Working in Tagalog

“Working” in Tagalog translates to “Nagtatrabaho” or “Gumagawa” depending on context. This versatile English term encompasses employment, functionality, and effort across various situations. Dive deeper below to master its usage in Filipino conversations!

[Words] = Working

[Definition]:

• Working /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
• Adjective 1: Having paid employment; engaged in work.
• Adjective 2: Functioning or operating properly.
• Noun 1: The action of doing work; operation or function.
• Verb 1: Present participle of “work” – engaging in physical or mental activity to achieve a purpose or result.

[Synonyms] = Nagtatrabaho, Gumagawa, Kumikita, Nag-ooperate, Tumatakbo, Gumagana, Nangangasiwa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She has been working at the hospital for five years as a nurse.
• Ex1_PH: Siya ay nagtatrabaho sa ospital sa loob ng limang taon bilang nars.
• Ex2_EN: The machine is working perfectly after the repair.
• Ex2_PH: Ang makina ay gumagana nang perpekto pagkatapos ng pagkukumpuni.
• Ex3_EN: He is working hard to finish his project before the deadline.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay nagsusumikap na tapusin ang kanyang proyekto bago ang deadline.
• Ex4_EN: The team is working together to solve the problem.
• Ex4_PH: Ang koponan ay nagtutulungan upang malutas ang problema.
• Ex5_EN: My phone is not working properly today.
• Ex5_PH: Ang aking telepono ay hindi gumagana nang maayos ngayon.