otograp
otógrap with stress marks
autograph
Usage Note
Otograp is borrowed from English 'autograph' and refers to a celebrity's or notable person's signature given to fans. Badminton champions, actors, and musicians are among the most sought-after signers; kumuha ng otograp is the standard phrase for getting one.
Examples
" Kumuha ako ng otograp. "
Natural Translation
I got an autograph.
Literal Translation
Got I of autograph.
" Humingi ako ng otograp sa sikat na artista. "
Natural Translation
I asked for an autograph from the famous actor.
Literal Translation
Asked I of autograph to famous actor.
" Pinilahan ng mga tagahanga ang artista para makakuha ng otograp bago siya umalis sa entablado. "
Natural Translation
The fans lined up for the actor to get an autograph before he/she left the stage.
Literal Translation
Lined-up by the fans the actor to be-able-to-get of autograph before he/she left in stage.
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