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    Tungkulin (en. Duty)

    tuŋˈku.lin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A responsibility or role that a person needs to fulfill.
    His duty is to take care of his siblings.
    Ang kanyang tungkulin ay alagaan ang kanyang mga kapatid.
    An obligation focused on a specific task or position.
    The teacher's duty is to teach and provide knowledge to the students.
    Ang tungkulin ng guro ay magturo at magbigay ng kaalaman sa mga estudyante.
    The characteristic of being responsible in tasks.
    Everyone must show their duty at work.
    Kailangang ipakita ng lahat ang kanilang tungkulin sa trabaho.

    Etymology

    The word 'tungkulin' comes from the root word 'tunggu' meaning 'to serve' or 'responsibility'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    duties as parents
    The responsibilities of parents in taking care of their children.
    tungkulin bilang magulang
    social duty
    The responsibilities of a person in their community.
    tungkulin sa lipunan

    Related Words

    obligation
    A task or duty expected to be carried out or fulfilled.
    obligasyon
    responsibility
    The state of having a duty that must be fulfilled.
    responsibilidad

    Slang Meanings

    responsibility
    Juan said, 'As a student, I must fulfill my responsibility in school.'
    Sabi ni Juan, 'Bilang estudyante, dapat kong tuparin ang aking tungkulin sa paaralan.'
    role
    His role in the group is to make presentations.
    Ang tungkulin niya sa grupo ay magsagawa ng mga presentasyon.
    obligation
    Maria has some more obligations at her job.
    May ilan pang tungkulin si Maria sa kanyang trabaho.