arkitekto
arkitékto with stress marks
architect
Usage Note
Arkitekto is borrowed from Spanish 'arquitecto' and refers to a licensed professional who designs buildings and structures. In the Philippines, architecture as a profession requires passing the board licensure exam. The word is used in both professional and everyday contexts, and Filipinos have produced internationally recognized architects whose work blends tropical and modernist traditions.
Examples
" Arkitekto ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is an architect.
Literal Translation
Architect the father my.
" Siya ay isang tanyag na arkitekto. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a famous architect.
Literal Translation
He/She is one famous that architect.
" Ang arkitekto na nagdisenyo ng bahay namin ay sinikap na pagsamahin ang lumang istilong bahay-kubo at ang makabagong konsepto. "
Natural Translation
The architect who designed our house tried to combine the old nipa-hut style with a modern concept.
Literal Translation
The architect that designed of house our is strove to combine the old style nipa-hut and the modern concept.
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