sugo
sugò with stress marks
emissary; delegate
Usage Note
Sugo is a native Tagalog word for a messenger, emissary, or person sent on a mission, carrying a sense of official or solemn delegation. In religious contexts the phrase sugo ng Diyos refers to a prophet or divine representative, while in civic life it describes diplomatic or organizational envoys.
Examples
" Dumating ang sugo ng reyna. "
Natural Translation
The queen's emissary arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived the emissary of queen.
" Dumating na ang sugo ng hari. "
Natural Translation
The emissary of the king has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the emissary of king.
" Ipinadala ng pamahalaan ang isang sugo upang makipag-usap sa mga pinuno ng kalapit na bansa. "
Natural Translation
The government sent an emissary to talk with the leaders of the neighboring country.
Literal Translation
Was-sent by-the government the one emissary in-order converse with the leaders of neighboring [na] country.
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