Filipino · Work & Business
pabrika
Factory
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building where goods are made with machines.
Example
Nagtrabaho dati ang lolo ko sa pabrika.
My grandpa used to work in a factory.
Etymology
'Pabrika' is derived from the Spanish word 'fábrica', which was integrated into Tagalog during the Spanish colonization and refers specifically to places of manufacturing.
How & Where It’s Used
The term is used in both formal and informal contexts, especially related to industrial discussions. It is common across different regions in the Philippines, predominantly understood in both spoken and written forms.