Umalipin (en. Slave)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who serves under a master or owner, typically in a feudal society.
The slaves were admired for their loyalty.
Ang mga umalipin ay hinangaan sa kanilang katapatan.
A person who lacks freedom and is bound to their lord.
In difficult times, many slaves suffered in their condition.
Sa mahirap na panahon, maraming umalipin ang nahirapan sa kanilang kalagayan.
A person who is used as a laborer without appropriate compensation.
The slave often had no rights to the things they created.
Ang umalipin ay kadalasang walang karapatan sa mga bagay na kanilang nagawa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be a slave
to become a slave or under someone else's control
maging umalipin

Related Words

slave
A person regarded as the property of another.
alipin
master
A person who has control or power over another, often alongside a slave.
panginoon

Slang Meanings

Soldier or defender in any fight.
It's like he became a protector of his friends in the war.
Parang umalipin siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan sa giyera.
A person of low status or temporary position in society.
I used to be a lowly worker in the company, but now I'm the CEO.
Dati akong umalipin sa kumpanya, pero ngayon, ako na ang CEO.
A person who follows the commands of others even when it's not necessary.
Don't be a pawn of others; you should make decisions for yourself.
Huwag kang maging umalipin ng iba, dapat ikaw ang magdesisyon para sa sarili mo.