rekluta
reklúta with stress marks
recruit; new member
Usage Note
Rekluta is a Spanish loanword for a newly enlisted soldier or new member of any organization. It is common in military and police contexts but also used informally for new members of clubs, teams, or community organizations.
Examples
" Bagong rekluta siya sa hukbo. "
Natural Translation
He is a new recruit in the army.
Literal Translation
New recruit he in army.
" Siya ang bagong rekluta ng grupo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the new recruit of the group.
Literal Translation
He/She the new recruit of-the group.
" Bagaman bagong rekluta pa lamang siya, ipinakita na niya ang husay na maipagmamalaki ng buong pangkat. "
Natural Translation
Although he is still only a new recruit, he has already shown the skill that the whole team can be proud of.
Literal Translation
Although new recruit still only he, shown already he the skill that can-be-proud of whole team.
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