From root: tanong
Usage Note
Tagatanong identifies the specific person assigned to ask questions, such as an interviewer or a quiz master.
Examples
" Siya ang tagatanong namin. "
Natural Translation
She is our questioner.
Literal Translation
She the questioner ours.
" Siya ang magsisilbing tagatanong sa panayam. "
Natural Translation
He will serve as the questioner for the interview.
Literal Translation
He the will-serve-as questioner in interview.
" Kailangang maging handa at mapanuri ang tagatanong upang malaman niya ang tunay na kwento sa likod ng bawat sagot. "
Natural Translation
The questioner must be prepared and critical so that she can learn the real story behind every answer.
Literal Translation
Must be ready and critical the questioner so-that learn she the real story behind of every answer.
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