trabaho
/tɾaˈbaho/
In Tagalog, the English word "work" is translated as trabaho. Wiktionary also lists isi.
Meaning: labour, employment, occupation, job (noun)
Ways to say it
| Tagalog | IPA |
|---|---|
| trabaho | /tɾaˈbaho/ (Standard Tagalog) |
| isi |
The term trabaho refers to both the abstract concept of labor and a specific job or occupation.
What does it mean word for word?
trabaho is a loanword from the Spanish word trabajo.
Which one should you use?
Use Hanapbuhay when referring to one's livelihood or occupation in a formal sense, and use raket when referring to a side job, gig or small entrepreneurial venture.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The related verb form magtrabaho is an actor-focus verb, which means the subject of the sentence is the person performing the work. To describe the act of working or the gerund form, use pagtatrabaho.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾaˈbaho/
Did you know?
- The word trabaho has a dark and violent origin. It stems from the Latin word tripālium, which actually referred to a 'torture device' used to inflict pain.
- In the Philippines, if someone asks May raket ka?, they are not asking if you have a tennis racket but if you have a side job.
- If you want to describe your way of making a living, you might use hanapbuhay. This literally translates to 'the act of looking for life' or 'searching for life'.
Examples in context
- Nasa trabaho pa siya.He's still at work.This sentence shows how to use trabaho to indicate someone is currently at their place of employment.Tatoeba #11751859 by qwertzu, translation #419608 by tanzoniteblack
- Tapos na ang trabaho.The work is now finished.This sentence demonstrates using trabaho to describe a task that has been completed.Tatoeba #12149673 by qwertzu, translation #12046767 by Pacific
- Ahente ang trabaho ko.I work as a salesman.This sentence shows how to use trabaho to state one's specific occupation.Tatoeba #1663427 by nonong, translation #1663416 by CK
- Ini-enjoy ko ang aking trabaho.I enjoy my work.
- Ano ang iyong hanapbuhay?What is your line of work?
- Mayroon akong raket.I have a side job.
- Nagtatrabaho ako sa opisinaI work at the office
- trabahong opisinaOffice work
- mahirap na trabahoHard work
- Ano ang trabaho mo?What is your work?
- 111 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Juan and Maria are talking about their daily schedule.
- JuanAnong oras ang trabaho mo?What time is your work?
- MariaAlas otso ang simula ng trabaho ko.My work starts at eight.
- JuanMahirap ba ang trabaho sa opisina?Is the work at the office difficult?
- MariaHindi naman, masaya ang trabaho ko.Not really, my work is fun.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “work” translations and entries trabaho, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries trabaho, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
