Amateur in Tagalog

“Amateur” in Tagalog is translated as “baguhan,” “hindi propesyonal,” or “walang bayad.” This term describes someone who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession, or someone who is inexperienced. Let’s dive deeper into how this word is used in Filipino context and its various applications.

[Words] = Amateur

[Definition]:

• Amateur /ˈæmətər/ or /ˈæməˌtʃʊr/
• Noun 1: A person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid basis
• Noun 2: A person who is inexperienced or unskilled in a particular activity
• Adjective: Engaging or engaged in without payment; non-professional

[Synonyms] = Baguhan, Hindi propesyonal, Walang bayad, Simula pa lang, Panatiko, Mahilig, Di-eksperto, Novice

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: He is an amateur photographer who loves taking landscape photos.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay isang baguhang photographer na mahilig kumuha ng mga larawan ng tanawin.

• Ex2_EN: The amateur boxing competition will be held next month.
• Ex2_PH: Ang amateur boxing competition ay gaganapin sa susunod na buwan.

• Ex3_EN: She’s just an amateur cook, but her dishes are delicious.
• Ex3_PH: Baguhan pa lang siyang kusinero, pero masarap ang kanyang mga luto.

• Ex4_EN: The painting was done by an amateur artist with great potential.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pagpipinta ay ginawa ng isang hindi propesyonal na artista na may malaking potensyal.

• Ex5_EN: Don’t trust amateur advice when it comes to legal matters.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag magtiwala sa payo ng mga baguhan pagdating sa mga usaping legal.