From root: keyk
Usage Note
Tagakeyk refers to the person in a group who has been assigned the responsibility of bringing or handling the cake for an event. This is a common informal role in Filipino office or family celebrations.
Examples
" Ikaw ang tagakeyk. "
Natural Translation
You're in charge of the cake.
Literal Translation
You the person-in-charge-of-cake.
" Sino ang tagakeyk sa party? "
Natural Translation
Who is in charge of the cake at the party?
Literal Translation
Who the person-in-charge-of-cake at party?
" Si Ate Lisa ang itinalagang tagakeyk kaya siya ang bumili at nag-asikaso ng handa para sa salu-salo. "
Natural Translation
Ate Lisa was assigned as the one in charge of the cake, so she was the one who bought and arranged it for the gathering.
Literal Translation
Ate Lisa the assigned person-in-charge-of-cake so she the bought and arranged of-the prepared-food for the gathering.
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