kasambahay
domestic helper; housemate
From root: bahay
Usage Note
Kasambahay is a respectful term for domestic workers. It literally translates to housemate, reflecting the shared living space.
Examples
" May kasambahay kami sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
We have a domestic helper at home.
Literal Translation
Have domestic-helper we at house.
" Mabait ang aming kasambahay. "
Natural Translation
Our domestic helper is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the our domestic-helper.
" Itinuring na namin bilang kabilang sa pamilya ang kasambahay na matagal nang naninirahan sa amin. "
Natural Translation
We've come to regard the domestic helper who has lived with us for a long time as part of the family.
Literal Translation
Regarded already we as belonging to family the domestic-helper who long already residing at us.
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