Usage Note
Inampalan is a formal term used in competitions, pageants, and official proceedings to refer to the panel of judges. It carries a ceremonial register and is more common in written announcements and event programs than in casual speech.
Examples
" Nasa harap ang inampalan. "
Natural Translation
The board of judges is at the front.
Literal Translation
At-the front the board-of-judges.
" Binigyan ng mataas na puntos ng inampalan ang unang mananayaw. "
Natural Translation
The board of judges gave a high score to the first dancer.
Literal Translation
Gave high score the board-of-judges to-the first dancer.
" Matapos pag-aralan ang bawat tanghalan, nagpulong ang inampalan upang pagkasunduan kung sino ang karapat-dapat na manalo sa patimpalak. "
Natural Translation
After studying each performance, the board of judges convened to agree on who deserved to win the competition.
Literal Translation
After studying the each performance, met the board-of-judges so-that be-agreed who the deserving to win in-the competition.
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