From root: gulay
Usage Note
Maggugulay is the term for a person whose livelihood is selling fresh vegetables, often seen in local wet markets.
Examples
" Mabait ang maggugulay sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The vegetable vendor at the market is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the vegetable-vendor at market.
" Ang maggugulay ay nagbebenta ng sariwang gulay. "
Natural Translation
The vegetable vendor sells fresh vegetables.
Literal Translation
The vegetable vendor sells fresh vegetables.
" Maaga pang gumigising ang maggugulay upang makakuha ng sariwang ani bago dumagsa ang mga mamimili. "
Natural Translation
The vegetable vendor wakes up early to get the fresh harvest before the customers flock in.
Literal Translation
Early still wakes the vegetable-vendor in-order get of fresh harvest before flock the customers.
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