gawaan
gawáan with stress marks
place of work; factory
From root: gawa
Usage Note
Gawaan is a locative noun derived from 'gawa', meaning a place where things are made or where work is done. It can refer to a factory, workshop, or any production facility. The construction '-an' suffix marks location in Tagalog morphology. 'Gawaan ng tinapay' (bakery) and 'gawaan ng sapatos' (shoe factory) are typical uses.
Examples
" Malaki ang gawaan ng sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoe factory is big.
Literal Translation
Big the factory of shoes.
" Libu-libo ang nagtatrabaho sa gawaan ng damit. "
Natural Translation
Thousands of people work at the clothing factory.
Literal Translation
Thousands work at-the factory of clothing.
" Maraming pamilya sa baryo ang umaasa sa gawaan ng tinapay dahil doon nagtatrabaho ang karamihan sa mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
Many families in the village depend on the bakery because that is where most of the parents work.
Literal Translation
Many families in village the depend on factory of bread because there work the most of parents.
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