superyor
supéryor with stress marks
superior
Usage Note
Superyor comes from Spanish 'superior' and carries both the sense of higher rank (as in a religious superior or commanding officer) and the quality of being better or higher in grade. In religious contexts it refers specifically to the head of a religious house or order. In everyday speech it can describe quality or rank.
Examples
" Mabait ang aking superyor. "
Natural Translation
My superior is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the my superior.
" Siya ang aming superyor sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
He/she is our superior at work.
Literal Translation
He/she the our superior at work.
" Kahit mataas ang posisyon niya bilang superyor, palagi siyang nakikinig sa mga mungkahi ng kanyang mga tauhan. "
Natural Translation
Even though his/her position as superior is high, he/she always listens to the suggestions of his/her staff.
Literal Translation
Even high the position his/her as superior, always he/she listens to the suggestions of his/her people.
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