kadete
kadéte with stress marks
cadet
Usage Note
Kadete entered Tagalog via Spanish 'cadete' and refers to a student at a military or police academy. The word is used in formal and institutional contexts, most commonly in reference to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) or Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) training programs.
Examples
" Bata pa ang kadete. "
Natural Translation
The cadet is still young.
Literal Translation
Young still the cadet.
" Ang mga kadete ay nagmamartsa tuwing Linggo. "
Natural Translation
The cadets march every Sunday.
Literal Translation
The cadets are-marching every Sunday.
" Bago maging opisyal ng hukbo, dapat munang pagdaanan ng bawat kadete ang mahigpit na pagsasanay sa loob ng akademya. "
Natural Translation
Before becoming an army officer, every cadet must first go through strict training inside the academy.
Literal Translation
Before becoming officer of-the army, should first be-undergone by-each cadet the strict training in inside of-the academy.
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