alagad
alágad with stress marks
follower, disciple, agent
Usage Note
Alagad refers to a loyal follower, disciple, or representative acting on behalf of another, carrying a formal and slightly elevated register. It appears in religious contexts for disciples of a faith, in political contexts for agents of a cause, and in the fixed phrase alagad ng batas (servant of the law).
Examples
" Isa siyang tapat na alagad. "
Natural Translation
He is a faithful follower.
Literal Translation
One he-being faithful that follower.
" Siya ay isang tapat na alagad ng batas. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a faithful servant of the law.
Literal Translation
He/She is an faithful follower of-the law.
" Bilang isang alagad ng batas, tungkulin niyang ipagtanggol ang katarungan kahit mahirap ang sitwasyon. "
Natural Translation
As a servant of the law, it is his duty to defend justice even when the situation is difficult.
Literal Translation
As one follower of-the law, duty his-to defend the justice even difficult the situation.
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