Panginabuhi

trade; occupation; livelihood; line of worknoun

Alternative meanings

A job, trade, or occupation by which a person earns a living. It can refer to a regular line of work, profession, or means of support.

Pronunciation

pahn-gee-nah-BOO-hee

Root and affixes

Related to kinabuhi, life, and buhi, alive. Panginabuhi is used for occupation or means of livelihood; panginabuhian emphasizes livelihood or support.

Variants or conjugations

panginabuhian; trabaho; profession; work; livelihood

Related words and expressions

work; employment; profession; business; income; life; support

Meaning and usage notes

For oficio meaning a trade or way to earn a living, panginabuhi works well. For oficio meaning an official document, use sulat or opisyal nga sulat depending on context.