ehekutibo
ehekutíbo with stress marks
executive
Usage Note
Ehekutibo is borrowed from Spanish ejecutivo and is used in formal and corporate contexts to refer to high-ranking officials in government or business, such as a chief executive officer or members of the executive branch. It is standard vocabulary in news reporting on Philippine politics and business.
Examples
" Ehekutibo siya sa kumpanya. "
Natural Translation
He is an executive at the company.
Literal Translation
Executive he in-the company.
" Ang ehekutibo ng kumpanya ay nagpahayag ng bagong patakaran. "
Natural Translation
The company's executive announced a new policy.
Literal Translation
The executive of-the company announced new policy.
" Bagama't mataas ang sahod ng isang ehekutibo, napakalaki rin ng responsibilidad na pasan niya para sa buong organisasyon. "
Natural Translation
Although an executive's salary is high, the responsibility he carries for the entire organization is also enormous.
Literal Translation
Although high the salary of an executive, very-big also the responsibility that carried he for the whole organization.
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