Lesson - Migrante: Filipino Maids in Hong Kong

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Kapwa n. neighbor; fellow human being; fellowmen

Estrangherong n. stranger

Hatinggabi n. midnight

Hinto n. (1) halt; a complete stop or cessation of progress (2) intermission; a stopping for a time; interruption

Maigsi adj. (1) short (2) close; short

Masigasig adj. (1) assiduous; diligent (2) energetic, full of energy; active; eager to work

Nabakante v. to be vacated; to become vacant

Nalugi v. as adj. Losing, that which incurs loss

Natutupad v. to be consummated, completed or fulfilled

*Pangkaraniwan n. ordinary

Sinasahod v. to receive a salary

Tumitinding v. serious, intense