Slave in Tagalog

Slave in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Alipin” or “Busabos”, referring to a person who is owned by another and forced to work without freedom or proper compensation. This term also encompasses historical contexts and metaphorical uses describing extreme servitude or bondage.

Understanding the translation of slave in Tagalog connects to both historical contexts in Filipino society and modern discussions about labor rights. Let’s examine the detailed meanings, synonyms, and practical usage below.

[Words] = Slave

[Definition]:

• Slave /sleɪv/
• Noun 1: A person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them and work for them without freedom.
• Noun 2: A person who is excessively dependent upon or controlled by something or someone.
• Verb 1: To work excessively hard or like a slave; to toil laboriously.

[Synonyms] = Alipin, Busabos, Utusan, Bataan, Alila, Tiwaling, Surugoon

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: Throughout history, millions of people were captured and sold as slaves across different continents.
Ex1_PH: Sa buong kasaysayan, milyun-milyong mga tao ang dinakip at ibinenta bilang alipin sa iba’t ibang kontinente.

Ex2_EN: The abolition movement fought tirelessly to end the cruel system that kept people as slaves.
Ex2_PH: Ang kilusang abolisyon ay lumaban nang walang pagod upang wakasan ang malupit na sistema na nag-iwan ng mga tao bilang busabos.

Ex3_EN: He became a slave to his addiction, unable to break free from its powerful grip.
Ex3_PH: Siya ay naging alipin ng kanyang bisyo, hindi makawala sa malakas nitong hawak.

Ex4_EN: She felt like a slave to her job, working long hours with little appreciation or rest.
Ex4_PH: Nakaramdam siya na parang busabos sa kanyang trabaho, na nagtatrabaho ng mahabang oras na may kaunting pagpapahalaga o pahinga.

Ex5_EN: Ancient civilizations often used slaves to build massive monuments and infrastructure projects.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga sinaunang sibilisasyon ay madalas gumamit ng mga alipin upang magtayo ng malalaking monumento at mga proyekto ng imprastruktura.