tagasalin
tagasálin with stress marks
a translator
From root: salin
Usage Note
Tagasalin is an agent noun formed from taga- plus salin (to translate or transfer), denoting a professional or official translator. It is used in literary, legal, and academic contexts. A related term, tagapagsalin, is also common. The role of translators has been essential in bridging Tagalog with Spanish, English, and regional languages throughout Philippine history.
Examples
" Tagasalin siya ng mga libro. "
Natural Translation
She is a translator of books.
Literal Translation
Translator she of books.
" Kailangan natin ng tagasalin. "
Natural Translation
We need a translator.
Literal Translation
Need we of translator.
" Pinili ng korte ang isang sanay na tagasalin upang siguraduhing maunawaan ng akusado ang bawat tanong. "
Natural Translation
The court chose an experienced translator to make sure the accused would understand every question.
Literal Translation
Chose by-the court the one skilled translator so-as to-ensure be-understood by-the accused the every question.
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