From root: sagot
Usage Note
Tagasagot is used to describe a person whose role is to answer questions, such as a customer service representative or a spokesperson.
Examples
" Ikaw ang tagasagot ngayon. "
Natural Translation
You are the answerer today.
Literal Translation
You the answerer today.
" Siya ang nakatalagang tagasagot sa telepono. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the assigned respondent on the phone.
Literal Translation
He/She the assigned respondent on telephone.
" Bilang opisyal na tagasagot ng kompanya, kailangan niyang maging magalang at malinaw tuwing may nagrereklamong kostumer sa telepono. "
Natural Translation
As the company's official respondent, she needs to be polite and clear whenever there is a customer complaining on the phone.
Literal Translation
As official answerer of company, needs she to-be polite and clear whenever there complaining customer on telephone.
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