hukom
húkom with stress marks
judge
Usage Note
Hukom is the standard Filipino word for a judge presiding over a court. It is used in legal, formal, and news contexts. The word is closely associated with the judicial system and appears in everyday speech when discussing court proceedings. The verb form is humusga (to judge) and the related institution is hukuman (court).
Examples
" Mabait ang hukom. "
Natural Translation
The judge is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the judge.
" Nagbigay ang hukom ng hatol na pagkabilanggo. "
Natural Translation
The judge handed down a sentence of imprisonment.
Literal Translation
Gave the judge the verdict of imprisonment.
" Bago magpasya ang hukom, maingat niyang sinuri ang lahat ng ebidensiyang inihain ng dalawang panig. "
Natural Translation
Before the judge decided, he carefully examined all the evidence submitted by both sides.
Literal Translation
Before decided the judge, careful he examined the all of evidence submitted by-the two sides.
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