pagkarpintero
act of working as a carpenter
From root: karpentero
Usage Note
Pagkarpintero is used to discuss the practice or activity of the carpentry trade.
Examples
" Trabaho niya ang pagkarpintero. "
Natural Translation
Carpentry work is his job.
Literal Translation
Work his the act-of-working-as-carpenter.
" Mahusay siya sa pagkarpintero. "
Natural Translation
He is skilled at carpentry work.
Literal Translation
Good he at act-of-working-as-carpenter.
" Sa pagkarpintero natutunan niya ang sipag at tiyaga na ipinasa rin niya sa mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Through carpentry he learned the diligence and perseverance that he also passed on to his children.
Literal Translation
In act-of-working-as-carpenter learned he the diligence and perseverance that passed-on also he to the children.
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