tsimoy
tsimóy with stress marks
male servant (informal/slang)
Usage Note
Tsimoy is the masculine counterpart to tsimay: colloquial, somewhat dated slang for a male household helper. Like tsimay, it leans dismissive in tone; the preferred, respectful term is kasambahay. Usage today is largely restricted to older generations or light-hearted contexts.
Examples
" Bata pa ang bagong tsimoy. "
Natural Translation
The new servant is still young.
Literal Translation
Young still the new servant.
" Ang tsimoy ay naghihintay sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The servant is waiting outside.
Literal Translation
The servant is waiting outside.
" Noong panahon ng lola ko, may tsimoy silang nag-aalaga ng hardin, pero ngayon tinatawag na natin silang kasambahay. "
Natural Translation
In my grandmother's time, they had a male servant who tended the garden, but nowadays we call them household helpers.
Literal Translation
In time of grandmother my, had servant they who-tends of garden, but now call already we them household-helper.
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