konsultant
konsultánt with stress marks
consultant
Usage Note
Konsultant is an English loanword used in business and professional settings for an external expert hired to advise on a specific area. As the Philippine BPO and professional services industry has grown, the term has become more common, often appearing alongside the native-rooted tagapayo in formal documents.
Examples
" Tumawag kami ng konsultant. "
Natural Translation
We called a consultant.
Literal Translation
Called we of consultant.
" Umupa kami ng konsultant para tulungan kaming mapabuti ang aming negosyo. "
Natural Translation
We hired a consultant to help us improve our business.
Literal Translation
Hired we of consultant to help us to-improve the our business.
" Bago ilunsad ang bagong produkto, kumuha muna ang kompanya ng konsultant para suriin ang merkado. "
Natural Translation
Before launching the new product, the company first hired a consultant to study the market.
Literal Translation
Before launch the new product, hired first the company of consultant to examine the market.
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