kriminologo
kriminólogo with stress marks
criminologist
Usage Note
Kriminologo refers to a professional who studies crime and criminal behavior. Criminology is a recognized academic program in the Philippines leading to board licensure, and graduates who pass the board examination earn the title kriminologo and work in law enforcement and the justice system.
Examples
" Kriminologo ang ate ko. "
Natural Translation
My older sister is a criminologist.
Literal Translation
Criminologist the older-sister my.
" Ang kriminologo ang nag-aral ng ugali ng suspek. "
Natural Translation
The criminologist studied the behavior of the suspect.
Literal Translation
The criminologist the-one-who-studied the behavior of-the suspect.
" Tinawag ang isang dalubhasang kriminologo upang suriin ang mga ebidensiya na natagpuan sa pinangyarihan ng krimen. "
Natural Translation
An expert criminologist was called to examine the evidence found at the scene of the crime.
Literal Translation
Called the one expert criminologist in-order examine the evidence that found at-the scene of-the crime.
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