elektrisyan
elektrisyán with stress marks
electrician
Usage Note
Elektrisyan is the common term used for a professional who installs or repairs electrical systems. It is frequently used in daily life when discussing household maintenance, construction, or hiring help for electrical issues.
Examples
" Tatawag ako ng elektrisyan. "
Natural Translation
I will call an electrician.
Literal Translation
Will-call I of electrician.
" Ang elektrisyan ay nag-aayos ng kuryente. "
Natural Translation
The electrician is fixing the electrical system.
Literal Translation
The electrician is fixing the electricity.
" Kailangan naming kumuha ng elektrisyan dahil paulit-ulit na namamatay ang ilaw sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
We need to get an electrician because the lights in the house keep going out.
Literal Translation
Need we to get of electrician because repeatedly dying the light in house.
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