Usage Note
DH is an abbreviation for 'domestic helper', commonly used to refer to household workers both within the Philippines and abroad — particularly in Hong Kong and Singapore, where a large number of Filipino domestic workers are employed. In the Philippines the preferred formal term is kasambahay, but DH is standard in conversational and overseas contexts.
Examples
" Mabait na DH ang kapitbahay namin. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is a kind domestic helper.
Literal Translation
Kind DH the neighbor our.
" Maraming DH mula sa Pilipinas ang nagtatrabaho sa Hong Kong. "
Natural Translation
Many domestic helpers from the Philippines work in Hong Kong.
Literal Translation
Many DH from Philippines are-working in Hong Kong.
" Maraming Pilipinang nagtatrabaho bilang DH sa ibang bansa ang nagpapadala ng pera sa kanilang pamilya tuwing katapusan ng buwan. "
Natural Translation
Many Filipinas working as domestic helpers abroad send money to their families at the end of each month.
Literal Translation
Many Filipina working as DH in other country send of money to their family every end of month.
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