From root: guro
Usage Note
Pagguguro describes the vocation or profession of being a teacher. It is often used in formal discussions regarding education as a career.
Examples
" Marangal ang pagguguro. "
Natural Translation
Teaching is a noble profession.
Literal Translation
Noble the teaching-profession.
" Mahirap ang pagguguro. "
Natural Translation
The teaching profession is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the teaching-profession.
" Pinili niya ang pagguguro hindi dahil sa malaking sahod kundi dahil gusto niyang makatulong sa pagbuo ng kinabukasan ng mga kabataan. "
Natural Translation
She chose the teaching profession not because of a big salary but because she wanted to help shape the future of the youth.
Literal Translation
Chose she the teaching-profession not because of big salary but because want she help in building of future of the youth.
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