Domestic in Tagalog

“Domestic” in Tagalog is “Domestiko” or “Pambahay” – terms used to describe things related to the home, household, or within one’s own country. Whether you’re talking about domestic helpers, domestic flights, or domestic products, Filipinos use these words in daily conversations. Explore the various contexts and examples below!

[Words] = Domestic

[Definition]:

• Domestic /dəˈmɛstɪk/
• Adjective 1: Relating to the running of a home or to family relations.
• Adjective 2: Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
• Adjective 3: (of an animal) tame and kept by humans.
• Noun: A person who is paid to help with menial tasks such as cleaning.

[Synonyms] = Domestiko, Pambahay, Lokal (local), Panloob (internal), Tahanan (home-related), Pang-tahanan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She handles all the domestic chores in their household.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ang nag-aasikaso ng lahat ng gawaing pambahay sa kanilang tahanan.
• Ex2_EN: The domestic flight from Manila to Cebu takes only one hour.
• Ex2_PH: Ang domestic na lipad mula sa Maynila hanggang Cebu ay isang oras lamang.
• Ex3_EN: They hired a domestic helper to assist with childcare.
• Ex3_PH: Kumuha sila ng katulong pambahay para tumulong sa pag-aalaga ng bata.
• Ex4_EN: The government promotes domestic tourism to boost the local economy.
• Ex4_PH: Ang gobyerno ay nagsusulong ng lokal na turismo upang palakasin ang ekonomiya.
• Ex5_EN: Cats and dogs are common domestic animals kept as pets.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga pusa at aso ay karaniwang domestiko na hayop na ginagawang alaga.