inspektor
inspektór with stress marks
inspector
Usage Note
Inspektor refers to an official who examines or oversees compliance — common in government agencies, schools, and the police force. The title is also a formal police rank equivalent to Inspector in the Philippine National Police.
Examples
" Mahigpit ang inspektor. "
Natural Translation
The inspector is strict.
Literal Translation
Strict the inspector.
" Dumating ang inspektor para suriin ang gusali. "
Natural Translation
The inspector arrived to examine the building.
Literal Translation
Arrived the inspector to examine the building.
" Maingat na sinuri ng inspektor ang bawat sulok ng gusali bago niya pinirmahan ang ulat. "
Natural Translation
The inspector carefully examined every corner of the building before he signed the report.
Literal Translation
Carefully examined by-the inspector the each corner of-the building before he signed the report.
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