batikan
batikán with stress marks
expert
Usage Note
Batikan describes a true expert or master — someone proven and tested in a field over time. It carries more weight than 'dalubhasa' (specialist) in that it implies seasoned practical experience. Often used in journalism and formal speech to introduce veteran professionals.
Examples
" Batikan siyang doktor. "
Natural Translation
He/She is an expert doctor.
Literal Translation
Expert he/she-that doctor.
" Siya ay batikan na manunulat. "
Natural Translation
He/She is an expert writer.
Literal Translation
He/She is expert that writer.
" Tinanong ng mga reporter ang batikang abogado kung paano niya napanalunan ang napakahirap na kaso. "
Natural Translation
The reporters asked the veteran lawyer how he managed to win the extremely difficult case.
Literal Translation
Asked by-the reporters the expert lawyer how he won the very-hard case.
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