kriminolohiya
kriminolohíya with stress marks
criminology
Usage Note
Kriminolohiya is the academic discipline studying crime, criminals, and law enforcement and is offered as a four-year college degree in the Philippines. It leads to board licensure and is a popular course among students seeking careers in law enforcement or the justice system.
Examples
" Mahirap ang kriminolohiya. "
Natural Translation
Criminology is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the criminology.
" Nag-aral siya ng kriminolohiya para maging pulis. "
Natural Translation
He/She studied criminology to become a police officer.
Literal Translation
Studied he/she of criminology to become police.
" Pinili niyang mag-aral ng kriminolohiya dahil pangarap niyang maglingkod balang araw bilang isang imbestigador ng pulisya. "
Natural Translation
He/She chose to study criminology because he/she dreams of serving someday as a police investigator.
Literal Translation
Chose he/she-that study of criminology because dream his/her-that serve some day as one investigator of police.
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