EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to apply...
continuation; resumption...
feigned reluctance; false modesty...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/u-map-LAY/
FIL: Magsumite ng isang pormal na aplikasyon o kahilingan para sa isang bagay, tulad ng trabaho, pautang, o permiso.
EN: to apply
That feeling when you send your resume to 100 companies on JobStreet and pray that one of them calls you back. It's the official sport of fresh grads and career-shifters. Basically, 'to shoot your shot' but for professional purposes.
Tagalog verb infix '-um-' + 'aplay' (from English 'apply')
This is a very common Taglish verb used in formal and informal contexts, especially regarding jobs, school admissions, and loans.
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🇵🇭 Umaplay ako para sa posisyon ng manager.
🇺🇸 I applied for the manager position.
🇵🇭 Kailangan mong umaplay online para sa visa.
🇺🇸 You need to apply for the visa online.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.