Usage Note
Iskorer is borrowed from English 'scorer' and refers to the person who scores points or the official who keeps track of scores. In basketball-obsessed Filipino culture, the top iskorer on a team is often the most celebrated player.
Examples
" Siya ang iskorer namin. "
Natural Translation
He is our scorer.
Literal Translation
He the scorer our.
" Siya ang nangungunang iskorer ng kanilang koponan. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the top scorer of their team.
Literal Translation
He/She the leading scorer of-the their team.
" Kahit bata pa siya, naging pangunahing iskorer siya ng koponan sa huling laro ng torneo. "
Natural Translation
Even though he is still young, he became the team's main scorer in the final game of the tournament.
Literal Translation
Even young still he, became main scorer he of-the team in-the last game of-the tournament.
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