konduktor
kondúktor with stress marks
conductor
Usage Note
Konduktor is a Spanish loanword (from conductor) used in two main senses: the person who collects fares on a bus or jeepney, and the person who leads an orchestra. The jeepney konduktor is a familiar figure in Philippine daily commuting, calling out destinations and assisting passengers.
Examples
" Tinawag ng konduktor ang bayad. "
Natural Translation
The conductor called out for the fare.
Literal Translation
Called the conductor the payment.
" Ibinigay ng konduktor ang sukli pagkatapos bayaran ang pamasahe. "
Natural Translation
The conductor gave change after the fare was paid.
Literal Translation
Gave the conductor the change after to-pay the fare.
" Habang sumisigaw ng destinasyon ang konduktor, isa-isa niyang sinisingil ang mga pasaherong nakasakay sa jeep. "
Natural Translation
While the conductor was shouting out the destination, he collected fares one by one from the passengers riding the jeep.
Literal Translation
While shouting of destination the conductor, one-by-one by-him being-charged the passengers riding on jeep.
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