Upahan (en. Hired work)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The payment for a service or work.
The wage of the workers is fair.
Ang upahan ng mga manggagawa ay makatarungan.
Various jobs assigned to a person with compensation.
The wage for their project is scheduled to be paid at the end of the month.
Ang upahan sa kanilang proyekto ay nakatakdang bayaran sa katapusan ng buwan.
The process of hiring or receiving a service.
The wage for household help should be at a proper value.
Ang upahan ng mga kasambahay ay dapat nasa wastong halaga.
Etymology
From the root word 'upa' which means 'to hire' or 'to rent'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wage of workers
this refers to the salary received by workers.
upahan ng manggagawa
fair wage
a wage proven to be just and appropriate for the type of work.
tamang upahan
Related Words
hired labor
Similar term referring to any type of compensation for services.
upahan
contract
An agreement between worker and employer regarding wages.
kontrata
Slang Meanings
a co-worker or acquaintance that you don't know very well
He's just a workmate, I haven't really talked to him properly.
Siya yung upahan, di ko pa siya nakakausap ng maayos.
a person who helps or supports in improving work
We need an extra hand for this project, to finish it faster.
Kailangan natin ng upahan para sa proyekto na ito, para mas mabilis matapos.
a person who takes on jobs from others based on their own agreement
Don't just trust his hire with the contract.
Yung upahan niya, huwag mong basta bastang pagkatiwalaan sa contract.