From root: isaw
Usage Note
Mag-iisaw is the term for the vendor who grills and sells intestines. They are commonly seen fanning a small charcoal grill along sidewalks in the Philippines.
Examples
" Maraming tao sa mag-iisaw. "
Natural Translation
There are many people at the grilled intestine vendor.
Literal Translation
Many people at the grilled-intestine-vendor.
" Bumili ka sa mag-iisaw. "
Natural Translation
Buy from the grilled intestine vendor.
Literal Translation
Buy you from-the grilled-intestine-vendor.
" Pagkauwi galing trabaho, madalas kaming tumigil sa mag-iisaw sa kanto para bumili ng pampagana. "
Natural Translation
After coming home from work, we often stop at the grilled intestine vendor on the corner to buy a snack.
Literal Translation
Upon-going-home from work, often we stop at the grilled-intestine-vendor at-the corner to buy of appetizer.
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