tayong
táyong with stress marks
stoppage, temporary suspension of work
Usage Note
Tayong refers to a temporary work stoppage or pause, whether during a labor dispute, a scheduled rest break, or an informal halt in activity. It is used in labor and community organizing contexts and is related to the concept of a strike or work cessation.
Examples
" May tayong sa pabrika ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There's a work stoppage at the factory today.
Literal Translation
Has stoppage in factory now.
" May tayong sa trabaho dahil sa bagyo. "
Natural Translation
There is a stoppage in work because of the typhoon.
Literal Translation
Has stoppage in work because of typhoon.
" Dahil sa hindi pagkakasundo ng mga manggagawa at pamunuan, nagkaroon ng tayong na tumagal ng halos isang linggo sa kompanya. "
Natural Translation
Because of the disagreement between the workers and management, there was a work stoppage that lasted almost a week at the company.
Literal Translation
Because of not agreement of the workers and management, had stoppage that lasted of almost one week in company.
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