Servant in Tagalog

Servant in Tagalog translates to “katulong,” “utusan,” or “lingkod” depending on the context and level of formality. This noun refers to someone who performs duties or services for others, commonly used in household, professional, or devotional contexts. Explore the nuanced meanings and cultural significance of this term in Filipino society below.

[Words] = Servant

[Definition]:

• Servant /ˈsɜːrvənt/
• Noun 1: A person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house to perform domestic tasks.
• Noun 2: A person employed in the service of a government or organization.
• Noun 3: A devoted follower or helper of another person, cause, or institution.

[Synonyms] = Katulong, Utusan, Lingkod, Alipin, Tagapaglingkod, Kasama, Sugo, Tagasunod, Bataan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The wealthy family hired several servants to maintain their large estate and gardens.
Ex1_PH: Ang mayamang pamilya ay kumuha ng ilang katulong upang mapanatili ang kanilang malaking ari-arian at mga hardin.

Ex2_EN: As a public servant, she dedicated her life to improving education in rural communities.
Ex2_PH: Bilang isang lingkod-bayan, inilaan niya ang kanyang buhay sa pagpapabuti ng edukasyon sa mga komunidad sa kanayunan.

Ex3_EN: The king’s loyal servant carried out every command without question or hesitation.
Ex3_PH: Ang tapat na utusan ng hari ay nagsagawa ng bawat utos nang walang tanong o pag-aalinlangan.

Ex4_EN: He considered himself a humble servant of God and devoted his time to charity work.
Ex4_PH: Itinuturing niya ang kanyang sarili bilang mapagpakumbabang lingkod ng Diyos at inilaan ang kanyang oras sa mga gawang kawanggawa.

Ex5_EN: The servants prepared an elaborate feast for the guests arriving from the neighboring kingdom.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga katulong ay naghanda ng isang masaganang handaan para sa mga bisita na darating mula sa kalapit na kaharian.