pagtatrabaho
the act of working
From root: trabaho
Usage Note
Pagtatrabaho describes the process or the state of being engaged in work. It focuses on the action as a concept or activity.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagtatrabaho ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Working is hard these days.
Literal Translation
Hard the working now.
" Nakakapagod ang pagtatrabaho sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
Working in the office is exhausting.
Literal Translation
Exhausting the working in office.
" Bagaman nakakapagod ang pagtatrabaho sa malayong lungsod, sulit naman ang sakripisyo para sa kinabukasan ng kanyang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Although working in a faraway city is tiring, the sacrifice is worth it for the future of his children.
Literal Translation
Although tiring the working in far city, worth-it indeed the sacrifice for the future of his children.
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