miyembro
miyémbro with stress marks
member
Usage Note
Miyembro is borrowed from Spanish miembro and means member of an organization, club, church, or group. In Philippine civic and political life, being a miyembro of a barangay committee or neighborhood association is common and the word is heard across all registers of daily conversation.
Examples
" Miyembro ako ng samahan. "
Natural Translation
I'm a member of the group.
Literal Translation
Member I of group.
" Ako ay naging opisyal na miyembro ng kanilang samahan kahapon. "
Natural Translation
I became an official member of their organization yesterday.
Literal Translation
I is became official that member of their organization yesterday.
" Bawat miyembro ng samahan ay inaasahang dumalo sa buwanang pulong upang talakayin ang mga proyekto sa barangay. "
Natural Translation
Every member of the organization is expected to attend the monthly meeting to discuss the barangay projects.
Literal Translation
Every member of organization is expected to-attend at-the monthly meeting in-order-to discuss the projects in barangay.
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