Utusang lalaki (en. Male servant)

u-tu-sang la-la-ki

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A man given specific orders or assignments.
He is the male servant who brought the books.
Siya ang utusang lalaki na nagdala ng mga aklat.
An individual male who works under an order or mandate.
As a male servant, he has responsibilities for household chores.
Bilang utusang lalaki, siya ay may responsibilidad sa mga gawain sa bahay.

Etymology

The term 'utusang lalaki' comes from 'utusan', meaning 'orders' or 'assignments', and 'lalaki', meaning 'male'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

House servant
A man who works as a performer of chores at home.
Utusan sa bahay

Related Words

servant
A person given an order or task.
utusan
helper
A person who assists in household or office tasks.
katulong

Slang Meanings

A term for a man who has a lot of responsibilities or tasks to handle.
Brother, the 'utusanglalaki' of the house, is always busy with chores.
Si Kuya, utusanglalaki ng tahanan, palaging abala sa mga gawain.
A man who acts like an assistant, always ready to help.
He's the 'utusanglalaki' of the group, always ready to help with anything needed.
Siyang utusanglalaki sa barkada, laging handang tumulong sa kahit anong kailangan.
A label for a man who is obedient to orders.
He's such an 'utusanglalaki,' always just following what others want.
Masyado siyang utusanglalaki, lagi na lang sumunod sa gusto ng iba.