reperi
repéri with stress marks
referee
Usage Note
Reperi is an English loanword adapted to Filipino phonology, dropping the second syllable's vowel. Used universally in sports contexts, it is an everyday word in commentary, neighborhood games, and conversations about basketball or boxing.
Examples
" Pumito ang reperi. "
Natural Translation
The referee blew the whistle.
Literal Translation
Whistled the referee.
" Galit ang mga manlalaro sa reperi. "
Natural Translation
The players are angry at the referee.
Literal Translation
Angry the players at referee.
" Nagalit ang mga tagahanga sa reperi nang hindi niya tinawag ang halatang paglabag sa huling minuto ng laro. "
Natural Translation
The fans got angry at the referee when he did not call the obvious foul in the last minute of the game.
Literal Translation
Got-angry the plural fan at referee when not he called the obvious violation in last minute of game.
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