gawain

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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From gawa +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Tagalog)
    • IPA(key): /ˌɡaˈwaʔin/ [ˌɡaˈwa.ʔɪn], /ɡawaˈʔin/ [ɡɐ.wɐˈʔin] (noun)
    • IPA(key): /ɡawaˈʔin/ [ɡɐ.wɐˈʔin] (adjective)
  • Syllabification: ga‧wa‧in

Noun

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gawain or gawaín (Baybayin spelling ᜄᜏᜁᜈ᜔)

  1. task; work; duty
    Synonyms: trabaho, empleo, hanapbuhay
  2. conduct; behavior
    Synonyms: ugali, kaugalian
  3. deed; act
    Synonym: kagagawan
  4. vice; vicious character
    Synonym: bisyo

Derived terms

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Verb

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gawaín (complete ginawa, progressive ginagawa, contemplative gagawain, Baybayin spelling ᜄᜏᜁᜈ᜔)

  1. (uncommon) Alternative form of gawin