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guro

gurò with stress marks

teacher

noun GU-ro Sanskrit origin Less Common
People & Society Professions
Illustration of "guro" (teacher)

Usage Note

Guro is the formal term for an educator used in academic and official contexts, while the loanword 'titser' is more common in everyday conversation. In schools, students typically address their teachers as 'Ma'am' or 'Sir' rather than using 'Guro' as a title.

Examples

Beginner

" Magaling ang guro namin. "

Natural Translation

Our teacher is great.

Literal Translation

Skilled the teacher our.

Intermediate

" Ang guro ay mabuti. "

Natural Translation

The teacher is good.

Literal Translation

The teacher is good.

Advanced

" Ang mahusay na guro ay hindi lamang nagtuturo ng aralin kundi nagbibigay din ng inspirasyon sa kaniyang mga mag-aaral. "

Natural Translation

A good teacher does not only teach lessons but also gives inspiration to their students.

Literal Translation

The excellent teacher not only teaches of lesson but gives also of inspiration to his students.

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Actor Focus Verbs

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to work as a teacher

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