dalubhasa
dalubhasà with stress marks
expert
Usage Note
Dalubhasa is the formal Filipino term for an expert or specialist. It appears in academic, professional, and government contexts: 'dalubhasa sa agham' (science expert), 'dalubhasang manggagamot' (specialist physician). It carries high respect and is used when emphasizing depth of knowledge rather than mere skill.
Examples
" Dalubhasa siya sa pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
She is an expert in cooking.
Literal Translation
Expert she in cooking.
" Kailangan namin ng isang dalubhasa sa arkeolohiya. "
Natural Translation
We need an expert in archaeology.
Literal Translation
Need we of-a expert in archaeology.
" Inanyayahan ng paaralan ang isang dalubhasa sa kasaysayan upang magbigay ng panayam sa mga mag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
The school invited an expert in history to give a lecture to the students.
Literal Translation
Invited by-the school the an expert in history in-order to-give of lecture to the students.
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