emisaryo
emisáryo with stress marks
emissary
Usage Note
Emisaryo is a formal term for an agent or messenger sent on a special mission, typically in diplomatic or political contexts. It appears mainly in formal writing, historical narratives, and news about international relations rather than everyday spoken Tagalog.
Examples
" Dumating na ang emisaryo. "
Natural Translation
The emissary has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the emissary.
" Nagpadala ang pamahalaan ng emisaryo para makipag-usap sa iba't ibang panig. "
Natural Translation
The government sent an emissary to negotiate with the various factions.
Literal Translation
Sent the government of emissary to negotiate with different-its various sides.
" Bago sumiklab ang digmaan, isang emisaryo ang ipinadala upang subukang ayusin ang hidwaan sa pagitan ng dalawang bansa. "
Natural Translation
Before the war broke out, an emissary was sent to try to settle the dispute between the two nations.
Literal Translation
Before broke-out the war, an emissary the sent in-order try fix the dispute in between of two countries.
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