Usage Note
Kabo is borrowed from Spanish cabo (corporal, literally head or end) and refers to the military rank of corporal in the Philippine Army, a term still in active use within the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Casual Filipino speakers may also use it informally to address or nickname someone of that rank.
Examples
" Kabo ang tatay niya. "
Natural Translation
His father is a corporal.
Literal Translation
Corporal the father his.
" Ang kabo ay nagtuturo sa mga bagong sundalo kung paano mag-drill. "
Natural Translation
The corporal is teaching the new soldiers how to drill.
Literal Translation
The corporal is teaching to-the new soldiers how to-drill.
" Matapos ang ilang taon ng paglilingkod, itinaas sa ranggo ng kabo ang batang sundalo dahil sa kanyang katapangan. "
Natural Translation
After several years of service, the young soldier was promoted to the rank of corporal because of his bravery.
Literal Translation
After the several years of service, raised to rank of corporal the young soldier because of his bravery.
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