Yagit (en. Ragpicker)

ja-git

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who helps collect things from trash or clutter.
The ragpicker is often on the street, hoping to find items they can sell.
Ang yagit ay madalas na nasa kalsada, nag-aasam ng mga bagay na maaari nilang maipagbili.
A occasional term for people who participate in earning from thrown-away materials.
Many ragpickers earn income from recycling materials.
Maraming yagit ang nagkakaroon ng kita mula sa pag-recycle ng mga materyales.
A person known for the ability to find valuable items from trash.
Due to his experience, he became a skilled ragpicker in their community.
Dahil sa kanyang karanasan, naging magaling siyang yagit sa kanilang komunidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ragpicker of society
A term referring to marginalized or homeless people.
yagit ng lipunan

Related Words

trash
Thrown away items or clutter that usually comes from homes or businesses.
basura
recycle
The process of retrieving items from trash to reshape or reuse.
recycle

Slang Meanings

Refers to a poor or underprivileged child.
For the yagit, there are many challenges in life.
Para sa mga yagit, maraming pagsubok sa buhay.
A negative perception of a person because of their situation.
Why do you seem to look down on that yagit?
Bakit parang ang sama ng tingin mo sa yagit na 'yon?
An unsporty player who often gets left behind.
They're always the yagit in the game, can't keep up.
Siya lagi yung yagit sa laro, di siya makasabay.