From root: guro
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagguro
nag-GU-ro
worked as a teacher
Present (Incomplete)
nagguguro
nag-gu-GU-ro
working as a teacher
Future (Contemplated)
magguguro
mag-gu-GU-ro
will work as a teacher
Usage Note
Magguro is used when describing the profession of being a teacher or the act of serving in that role. It is less frequently used in casual conversation compared to 'magturo' (to teach), which focuses on the activity rather than the occupation.
Examples
" Gusto kong magguro balang araw. "
Natural Translation
I want to work as a teacher someday.
Literal Translation
Want I to-work-as-teacher one day.
" Gusto ko magguro sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
I want to work as a teacher in the province.
Literal Translation
Want I to-work-as-teacher in province.
" Pagkatapos kong magtapos sa kolehiyo, balak kong magguro sa liblib na baryo kung saan kulang ang mga titser. "
Natural Translation
After I graduate from college, I plan to work as a teacher in a remote village where there is a shortage of teachers.
Literal Translation
After I to-graduate from college, plan I to-work-as-teacher in remote village where lacking the teachers.
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