sektor
séktor with stress marks
sector
Usage Note
Sektor is widely used in government, business, and civil society contexts to refer to a segment of the economy or society — such as the private sector (pribadong sektor), agricultural sector, or informal sector. It is a standard term in policy and development discussions in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang sektor ng turismo. "
Natural Translation
The tourism sector is important.
Literal Translation
Important the sector of tourism.
" Mahina ang sektor ng agrikultura sa ating bansa. "
Natural Translation
The agriculture sector in our country is weak.
Literal Translation
Weak the sector of agriculture in our country.
" Ang pribadong sektor ang umaako sa malaking bahagi ng trabaho, ngunit umaasa pa rin ito sa suporta ng pamahalaan. "
Natural Translation
The private sector takes on a large share of the jobs, but it still depends on the government's support.
Literal Translation
The private sector the takes-on the big part of work, but depends still it on support of government.
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