From root: ahit
Usage Note
Tagaahit is a specific role, often found in traditional barber shops, for someone tasked with shaving clients.
Examples
" Wala pa ang tagaahit. "
Natural Translation
The person who shaves others is not here yet.
Literal Translation
Not-yet the shaver.
" Ang tagaahit sa barbero ay magaling. "
Natural Translation
The barber is very skillful.
Literal Translation
The shaver at the barber shop is skillful.
" Sa lumang barberya, may natatanging tagaahit na siyang inaasahan ng matatanda dahil maingat at hindi nakakasugat ang kanyang kamay. "
Natural Translation
At the old barbershop, there is a particular person who shaves others whom the elderly rely on because he is careful and his hand never cuts them.
Literal Translation
At old barbershop, has particular shaver who the relied-on by elderly because careful and not cuts his hand.
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