titser
títser with stress marks
teacher
Usage Note
Titser is an informal Tagalog adaptation of the English word 'teacher', used affectionately in casual conversation and as a direct form of address, especially by younger students. The more formal or literary equivalent is guro.
Examples
" Mabait ang aking titser. "
Natural Translation
My teacher is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the my teacher.
" Ang aming titser ay mabait. "
Natural Translation
Our teacher is kind.
Literal Translation
The our teacher is kind.
" Hindi ko makakalimutan ang titser ko sa elementarya na laging naghihikayat sa amin na huwag sumuko sa pag-aaral. "
Natural Translation
I will never forget my teacher in elementary school who always encouraged us not to give up on our studies.
Literal Translation
Not I will-forget the teacher my at elementary who always encouraging to us that don't give-up at studying.
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