sarhento
sarhénto with stress marks
sergeant
Usage Note
Sarhento, from the Spanish 'sargento', is the rank of sergeant in the Philippine military and police forces. The term has been in use since the Spanish colonial period and remains standard in official military and police contexts. It is also used colloquially to describe someone who is bossy or commands others around.
Examples
" Sundalo ang sarhento namin. "
Natural Translation
Our sergeant is a soldier.
Literal Translation
Soldier the sergeant our.
" Kausap ko ang sarhento. "
Natural Translation
I am talking to the sergeant.
Literal Translation
Talking I the sergeant.
" Iginagalang ng mga sundalo ang sarhento dahil sa kanyang karanasan at matatag na paninindigan sa labanan. "
Natural Translation
The soldiers respect the sergeant because of his experience and firm resolve in battle.
Literal Translation
Respected by the soldiers the sergeant because of his experience and firm of stand in battle.
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