From root: ulo
Usage Note
Pangulo is the standard term for the president of a nation or a club. It literally translates to the one at the head.
Examples
" Sino ang pangulo natin? "
Natural Translation
Who is our president?
Literal Translation
Who the president our?
" Siya ang kasalukuyang pangulo ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the current president of the country.
Literal Translation
He/She is the current president of the country.
" Nangako ang bagong pangulo na pagtutuunan niya ng pansin ang edukasyon habang nasa puwesto pa siya. "
Natural Translation
The new president promised that he would focus on education while he is still in office.
Literal Translation
Promised the new president that will-focus he of attention the education while in position still he.
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