tagausig
tagaúsig with stress marks
a prosecutor
From root: usig
Usage Note
Tagausig is an agent noun from taga- plus usig (to prosecute or pursue), referring to a public prosecutor or someone who officially pursues a legal case. It is the standard Filipino term for prosecutor and is used in court proceedings, legal documents, and news reporting on criminal cases.
Examples
" Dumating na ang tagausig. "
Natural Translation
The prosecutor has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived already the prosecutor.
" Nagsalita na ang tagausig. "
Natural Translation
The prosecutor has spoken.
Literal Translation
Spoke already the prosecutor.
" Ipinakita ng tagausig sa hukuman ang mga ebidensiyang magpapatunay na nagkasala nga ang akusado. "
Natural Translation
The prosecutor presented to the court the evidence that would prove the accused was indeed guilty.
Literal Translation
Showed by-the prosecutor to court the evidence that will-prove that was-guilty indeed the accused.
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