kumpiskador
kumpiskadór with stress marks
confiscator
From root: kumpiska
Usage Note
Kumpiskador is derived from kumpiska with the Spanish agentive suffix -dor and refers to a person or authority that confiscates property. The term is used mostly in formal or legal contexts and is considerably less common in everyday conversation than the base verb kumpiska.
Examples
" Dumating ang kumpiskador sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The confiscator arrived at the market.
Literal Translation
Arrived the confiscator at-the market.
" Ang kumpiskador ay kumikilos ayon sa batas. "
Natural Translation
The confiscator acts in accordance with the law.
Literal Translation
The confiscator is-acting according-to the law.
" Bago kunin ng kumpiskador ang ipinagbabawal na paninda, kailangan muna niyang ipakita ang utos mula sa korte. "
Natural Translation
Before the confiscator can take the prohibited goods, he/she must first present the order from the court.
Literal Translation
Before take by-the confiscator the prohibited goods, needed first he/she-to show the order from the court.
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