EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
maid; female servant...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/u-tu-SANG ba-BA-e/
FIL: Isang babaeng katulong o lingkod na nagtatrabaho sa isang tahanan.
EN: maid; female servant
This is the classic 'kasambahay' or 'maid'. In teleseryes, she's either the loyal confidante who knows all the family secrets (like Yaya Dub) or the one secretly plotting her revenge. The term is a bit dated now, with 'kasambahay' being the more respectful and legally correct term.
From 'utusan' (servant) + 'babae' (woman).
The term 'kasambahay' is now preferred due to the Kasambahay Law (Republic Act No. 10361). 'Utusang babae' can sound demeaning.
🇵🇭 Sa mga lumang pelikula, laging may papel ang isang utusang babae.
🇺🇸 In old movies, there's always a role for a female servant.
🇵🇭 Pinalitan na ng 'kasambahay' ang salitang 'utusang babae' upang magbigay-galang.
🇺🇸 The word 'maid' has been replaced by 'kasambahay' (household helper) to show respect.
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.