kawani
kawáni with stress marks
employee; staff
Usage Note
Kawani is a formal term for an employee, most often used when referring to government or administrative staff in news and official reports. In daily conversation, you will more frequently hear the Spanish loanword 'empleyado' used for employees in general.
Examples
" Bagong kawani siya rito. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a new employee here.
Literal Translation
New employee he/she here.
" Ang kawani ay masipag. "
Natural Translation
The employee is hardworking.
Literal Translation
The employee is hardworking.
" Bawat kawani ng pamahalaan ay inaasahang maglingkod nang tapat sa publiko, lalo na sa panahon ng kalamidad. "
Natural Translation
Every government employee is expected to serve the public honestly, especially during times of calamity.
Literal Translation
Every employee of government is expected to-serve honestly to public, especially in time of calamity.
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