Unemployed in Tagalog

“Unemployed” in Tagalog is “Walang trabaho” or “Walang hanapbuhay.” These terms describe someone who is not currently working or does not have a job. Knowing this terminology is essential for discussing employment status and job-related conversations in Filipino. Discover more detailed translations and practical examples below.

Word: Unemployed

Definition:

• Unemployed /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/
• Adjective: Not having a paid job but available to work
• Adjective: Describing a person who is jobless or out of work

Synonyms: Walang trabaho, Walang hanapbuhay, Walang empleo, Kawalan ng trabaho, Tambay

Examples:

• English: He has been unemployed for three months now.
• Tagalog: Siya ay walang trabaho na sa loob ng tatlong buwan.

• English: Many people became unemployed during the economic crisis.
• Tagalog: Maraming tao ang naging walang hanapbuhay noong krisis sa ekonomiya.

• English: She is currently unemployed but actively looking for work.
• Tagalog: Siya ay kasalukuyang walang empleo ngunit aktibong naghahanap ng trabaho.

• English: The unemployed workers attended a job fair yesterday.
• Tagalog: Ang mga manggagawang walang trabaho ay dumalo sa job fair kahapon.

• English: Being unemployed can be challenging both financially and emotionally.
• Tagalog: Ang pagiging walang hanapbuhay ay maaaring mahirap sa pananalapi at emosyonal.