obligatoryo
obligatóryo with stress marks
obligatory; required
Usage Note
Obligatoryo is borrowed from Spanish obligatorio and functions as a formal adjective indicating that something is compulsory. It is commonly encountered in school curricula descriptions, government policy announcements, and institutional regulations.
Examples
" Obligatoryo ang pagdalo sa pulong. "
Natural Translation
Attendance at the meeting is obligatory.
Literal Translation
Obligatory the attendance in meeting.
" Obligatoryo ang pagsusuot ng uniporme sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Wearing a uniform is obligatory in the school.
Literal Translation
Obligatory the wearing of uniform in school.
" Ayon sa bagong patakaran ng kompanya, obligatoryo na ang pagsasanay sa kaligtasan para sa lahat ng empleyadong nagtatrabaho sa pabrika. "
Natural Translation
According to the company's new policy, safety training is now obligatory for all employees working in the factory.
Literal Translation
According to new policy of company, obligatory now the training in safety for all of employees working in factory.
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