tauhan
staff, employee; to man or staff a place
From root: tao
Usage Note
Tauhan is used when referring to assigning personnel or staff to manage, guard, or operate a specific location or facility. It is commonly heard in professional, organizational, or security contexts where a post needs a constant human presence.
Examples
" Mabait ang mga tauhan. "
Natural Translation
The staff are kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the (plural) staff.
" Mabait ang mga tauhan sa hotel. "
Natural Translation
The staff at the hotel are kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the (plural) staff in hotel.
" Nagtalaga ang kompanya ng mga bagong tauhan upang bantayan ang pasukan tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
The company assigned new staff to guard the entrance every night.
Literal Translation
Assigned the company of new staff to guard the entrance every night.
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