pagkakarpintero
state of being a carpenter
From root: karpentero
Usage Note
Pagkakarpintero describes the profession or the status of someone working as a carpenter.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagkakarpintero. "
Natural Translation
Being a carpenter is hard.
Literal Translation
Hard the state-of-being-a-carpenter.
" Ang pagkakarpintero ay mahirap na trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Being a carpenter is a difficult job.
Literal Translation
The state-of-being-a-carpenter is difficult job.
" Sa pagkakarpintero, kailangan mong maging maingat at matiyaga dahil isang maliit na mali ay maaaring sumira sa buong proyekto. "
Natural Translation
In carpentry, you have to be careful and patient because one small mistake can ruin the whole project.
Literal Translation
In the state-of-being-a-carpenter, need you become careful and patient because one small mistake can ruin to whole project.
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