Utusangbabae (en. Tasked woman)

/ūtuˈsaŋ bɑˈbɑ.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A woman given a specific task or duty.
She is the tasked woman who handles the information in the office.
Siya ang utusangbabae na nag-aasikaso ng mga impormasyon sa opisina.
A woman responsible for carrying out commands.
The tasked woman can make decisions related to her work.
Ang utusangbabae ay maaaring gumawa ng mga desisyon na kaugnay ng kanyang gawain.

Etymology

from the root words 'utos' and 'babae'

Common Phrases and Expressions

household tasked woman
Woman with duties in household chores.
utusangbabae ng bahay

Related Words

messenger
A person used to carry out commands.
utusan

Slang Meanings

Wife who doesn't speak up
She acts like a house slave, always taking care of everything.
Parang utusangbabae lang siya sa bahay, lagi na lang nag-aalaga.
Person in the role of serving
At home, she’s like the maid who doesn’t complain even when she's tired.
Sa bahay, siya yung utusangbabae na parang hindi nagrereklamo kahit pagod na.
Girl who is always commanded
There she goes again, the team's maid, that’s why she’s always called.
Siya na naman, utusangbabae sa squad, kaya lagi siyang tinatawag.