bagito
bagitô with stress marks
rookie, greenhorn
Usage Note
Bagito describes someone who is new to a job, activity, or situation and still lacks experience. It carries a mildly teasing but generally affectionate tone. In Philippine workplaces, calling a new colleague 'bagito' is common and rarely offensive.
Examples
" Bagito pa ako rito. "
Natural Translation
I'm still a rookie here.
Literal Translation
Rookie still I here.
" Bagito pa siya sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/She is still a rookie at work.
Literal Translation
Rookie still he/she in work.
" Kahit bagito pa siya sa kompanya, mabilis siyang natutong umangkop sa mabigat na trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is still a rookie at the company, he quickly learned to adapt to the heavy workload.
Literal Translation
Even rookie still he in company, fast he learned adapt to heavy work.
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