instruktor
instruktór with stress marks
instructor
Usage Note
Instruktor refers to a teacher or trainer, often used in martial arts, driving schools, fitness, and professional training. In university settings it is also a formal academic rank below professor.
Examples
" Magaling ang aming instruktor. "
Natural Translation
Our instructor is excellent.
Literal Translation
Excellent the our instructor.
" Ang kanilang instruktor ay dating kampeon. "
Natural Translation
Their instructor is a former champion.
Literal Translation
The their instructor is former champion.
" Pinupuri ng mga estudyante ang instruktor dahil mahusay niyang ipinapaliwanag ang mahihirap na paksa. "
Natural Translation
The students praise the instructor because he explains difficult topics very well.
Literal Translation
Is-praised by-the students the instructor because skillfully he explains the difficult that topics.
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