From root: tungkol
Usage Note
Katungkulan denotes a formal position, rank, or office held within an organization, government body, or institution. It is the standard term in official and bureaucratic contexts and is distinguished from tungkulin, which refers to duty or obligation in a moral sense rather than an institutional role.
Examples
" Mataas ang kanyang katungkulan. "
Natural Translation
His position is high.
Literal Translation
High the his position.
" Matagal na siya sa kanyang katungkulan. "
Natural Translation
He has been in his position for a long time.
Literal Translation
Long-time already he/she in his/her position.
" Bilang tanda ng paggalang, nararapat lamang na tuparin niya ang mga tungkuling kaakibat ng kanyang katungkulan. "
Natural Translation
As a sign of respect, it is only right that he fulfill the duties that come with his office.
Literal Translation
As sign of respect, fitting only that fulfill he the duties attached of his office.
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