inhenyero
inhenyéro with stress marks
engineer
Usage Note
Inhenyero comes from Spanish ingeniero and is the standard Filipino term for an engineer. Engineering is a highly respected profession in the Philippines, and the honorific 'Engr.' is commonly placed before a person's name, similar to how 'Dr.' is used for doctors.
Examples
" Inhenyero ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is an engineer.
Literal Translation
Engineer the father my.
" Ang aking kuya ay isang inhenyero na nagtatrabaho sa Maynila. "
Natural Translation
My older brother is an engineer working in Manila.
Literal Translation
The my older-brother is an engineer who works in Manila.
" Bagama't bata pa siya, isa na siyang kilalang inhenyero na pinagkakatiwalaan ng malalaking kompanya sa pagtatayo ng tulay. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is still young, he is already a well-known engineer whom big companies trust to build bridges.
Literal Translation
Although young still he, one already he-that well-known engineer that trusted-with by big companies in building of bridge.
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