From root: kutsinta
Usage Note
Magkukutsinta is the term for a person whose livelihood is selling or making these traditional snacks. Masarap ang tinda ng magkukutsinta sa kanto.
Examples
" Matanda na ang magkukutsinta. "
Natural Translation
The kutsinta vendor is already old.
Literal Translation
Old already the kutsinta-vendor.
" Mabait ang magkukutsinta rito. "
Natural Translation
The kutsinta vendor here is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the kutsinta-vendor here.
" Sinabi ng magkukutsinta na minana niya ang resipe sa kanyang lola na nagtinda rin noong bata pa siya. "
Natural Translation
The kutsinta vendor said that she inherited the recipe from her grandmother, who also sold them when she was still young.
Literal Translation
Said by-the kutsinta-vendor that inherited she the recipe from her grandmother that sold also when child still she.
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