pagkakawani
state of being an employee
From root: kawani
Usage Note
Pagkakawani refers to the professional status or employment position of an individual within an organization.
Examples
" Matatag ang kanyang pagkakawani. "
Natural Translation
Her employment is stable.
Literal Translation
Stable the her state-of-being-an-employee.
" Mahalaga ang pagkakawani sa gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
Being a government employee is important.
Literal Translation
Important the state-of-being-an-employee in government.
" Dahil sa kanyang sipag, naging matatag ang pagkakawani niya sa kompanya kahit marami ang natanggal noong nakaraang taon. "
Natural Translation
Because of her diligence, her employment at the company became secure even though many were let go last year.
Literal Translation
Because of her diligence, became stable the state-of-being-employee her at company even-though many the let-go last-passed year.
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