From root: upa
Usage Note
Upahan refers to workers or equipment hired for a temporary period in exchange for payment. It implies a contractual or temporary service arrangement.
Examples
" Marami silang upahan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
They have many hired workers now.
Literal Translation
Many their hired-laborer now.
" Siya ay isang upahan sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
He is a hired laborer on the farm.
Literal Translation
He is a hired-laborer at farm.
" Kumuha sila ng mga upahan para anihin ang palay bago dumating ang malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
They hired laborers to harvest the rice before the heavy rain arrived.
Literal Translation
Got they of hired-laborers to harvest the rice before arrive the strong rain.
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