kobrador
kobradór with stress marks
collector
From root: kobra
Usage Note
Kobrador refers to a person whose job is to collect payments — whether loan installments, utility bills, or debts. The term is common in informal lending setups, jeepney fare collection (where the conductor was traditionally called kobrador), and small business operations across the Philippines.
Examples
" Dumating na ang kobrador. "
Natural Translation
The collector has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the collector.
" Pumunta ang kobrador para mangolekta ng bayad sa utang. "
Natural Translation
The collector came to collect payment for the debt.
Literal Translation
Came the collector to collect of payment for-the debt.
" Tuwing katapusan ng buwan, dumarating ang kobrador para singilin ang hulog sa aming inutang na sampung libo. "
Natural Translation
At the end of every month, the collector comes to charge the installment on the ten thousand we borrowed.
Literal Translation
Every end of month, comes the collector to charge the installment on-the our borrowed that ten thousand.
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