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/mer-se-NAR-ya/
FIL: Isang babaeng sundalo na binabayaran upang lumaban para sa isang dayuhang hukbo o grupo. Sa malawak na kahulugan, isang taong gumagawa ng isang bagay para lamang sa pera.
EN: mercenary (female)
The female version of a 'mersenaryo'. She's in it for the money, not the loyalty. Think of a character in a video game or action movie who's the highest bidder's best friend. In a 'hugot' context, it's that friend who only shows up when there's free food or a 'libre'.
From Spanish 'mercenaria'.
The distinction between 'mersenaryo' (male) and 'mersenarya' (female) is maintained from its Spanish origin. The masculine form is often used as a general term.
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🇵🇭 Isang kilalang mersenarya ang kontrabida sa pelikula.
🇺🇸 The villain in the movie is a known female mercenary.
🇵🇭 Tinawag siyang mersenarya dahil pera lang ang habol niya.
🇺🇸 She was called a mercenary because she's only after money.
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