internship
The English phrase "internship" can be said in Tagalog as internship.
In the Philippines, the term internship is used to describe a job taken by a student. You may also encounter formal alternatives such as Pagsasanay sa Trabaho or the acronym OJT.
Meaning: job taken by a student (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The formal phrase Pagsasanay sa Trabaho literally translates to "Job Training".
Did you know?
- In the Philippines, the acronym OJT for 'On-the-Job Training' is used as a noun to describe the intern themselves, such as saying siya ay isang OJT to mean 'he is an intern'.
- The word pagsasanay in the phrase Pagsasanay sa Trabaho is the same word used for 'exercise' or 'practice' in a sports or drill context.
- While internship is common, many Filipinos use the term practicum specifically for the academic requirement of a degree, whereas OJT refers more to the actual work experience.
Examples in context
- Naghahanap na ako ng kompanyang magbibigay sa akin ng OJT.I am looking for a company that will provide me with on-the-job training.
- Nag-a-apply na ako para sa isang OJT sa malaking kumpanya.I am applying for an OJT in a big company.
- Gusto kong mag-OJT sa isang prestihiyosong kompanya.I want to have an OJT in a prestigious company.
- Saan ba puwedeng makahanap ng trabahong may OJT component?Where can I find a job with an OJT component?
- Ano ba ang tamang term para sa internship?What is the correct term for internship?
- Mahirap ang internship ko sa ospital.My internship at the hospital is difficult.
- Naghahanap ako ng internship para sa summer.I am looking for an internship for the summer.
- Tapos na ang internship ng kapatid ko.My sibling's internship is finished.
Example conversation
Two students talking about their future career plans.
- MariaJose, may nahanap ka na bang internship?Jose, have you found an internship yet?
- JoseWala pa, Maria. Mahirap maghanap ngayon.Not yet, Maria. It is hard to find one now.
- MariaSubukan mong mag-apply sa opisina ng tito ko.Try applying at my uncle's office.
- JoseSige, tatanungin ko kung may internship pa sila.Okay, I will ask if they still have an internship.
