tagasanay
tagasanáy with stress marks
a trainer
From root: sanay
Usage Note
Tagasanay is an agent noun formed from taga- plus sanay (trained, accustomed), meaning a person whose role is to train or coach others. It is used in sports, military, workplace, and educational contexts. It is equivalent to 'trainer' or 'coach' and is preferred in formal Filipino over the English loanword.
Examples
" Bago ang aming tagasanay. "
Natural Translation
Our trainer is new.
Literal Translation
New the our trainer.
" Magaling ang aming tagasanay. "
Natural Translation
Our trainer is good.
Literal Translation
Good the our trainer.
" Ang mahusay na tagasanay ay hindi lamang nagtuturo ng tamang galaw kundi gumagabay din sa mga manlalaro nang may tiyaga. "
Natural Translation
A skilled trainer does not only teach the correct movements but also guides the players with patience.
Literal Translation
The skilled trainer not only teaches of correct movement but guides also on the players with patience.
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