heneral
henerál with stress marks
male general
Usage Note
Heneral, borrowed from Spanish general, denotes the highest military rank in the Philippine Armed Forces. The masculine form is used as the default in most contexts. Beyond its military sense, heneral is also used casually to describe someone who is bossy or commands others. Henerala is the feminine form for a female general.
Examples
" Sundalo ang heneral noon. "
Natural Translation
The general was a soldier before.
Literal Translation
Soldier the general before.
" Ang heneral ay nagbigay ng utos sa kanyang mga sundalo. "
Natural Translation
The general gave orders to his/her soldiers.
Literal Translation
The general gave orders to his/her soldiers.
" Bagaman mahigpit ang heneral sa kanyang mga utos, iginagalang siya ng mga sundalo dahil siya rin ay nakikipagsapalaran sa labanan. "
Natural Translation
Although the general is strict with his orders, the soldiers respect him because he too braves the danger of battle.
Literal Translation
Although strict the general in his orders, respected he by the soldiers because he too ventures in the battle.
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