From root: alahas
Usage Note
Mag-aalahas refers to a person whose profession is selling, making, or repairing jewelry.
Examples
" Mag-aalahas ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is a jeweler.
Literal Translation
Jeweler the grandfather my.
" Pumunta kami sa mag-aalahas. "
Natural Translation
We went to the jeweler.
Literal Translation
Went we to jeweler.
" Dinala namin ang sirang singsing sa isang bihasang mag-aalahas na mahusay magkumpuni ng mamahaling alahas. "
Natural Translation
We brought the broken ring to a skilled jeweler who is good at repairing expensive jewelry.
Literal Translation
Brought we the broken ring to a skilled jeweler who good to-repair of expensive jewelry.
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