korporal
korpóral with stress marks
corporal
Usage Note
Korporal is a Spanish loanword referring to a military rank below sergeant, used in the Philippine Army, Air Force, and police. In formal contexts it is written as Kpl., and the term is used respectfully when addressing or referring to personnel of that rank.
Examples
" Korporal ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is a corporal.
Literal Translation
Corporal the father my.
" Siya ay isang masipag na korporal. "
Natural Translation
He is a hardworking corporal.
Literal Translation
He is a hardworking that corporal.
" Matapos ang ilang taon ng serbisyo, itinaas siya mula sa pagiging korporal hanggang sa maging sarhento sa hukbo. "
Natural Translation
After several years of service, he was promoted from being a corporal up to becoming a sergeant in the army.
Literal Translation
After the several years of service, raised he from-the being corporal until-the become sergeant in-the army.
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