From root: pantalan
Usage Note
Tagapantalan refers to an individual who is assigned to work or provide services at a docking area.
Examples
" Tagapantalan ang tatay ko. "
Natural Translation
My father is a pier worker.
Literal Translation
Pier-worker the father my.
" Siya ay isang masipag na tagapantalan. "
Natural Translation
He is a hardworking pier worker.
Literal Translation
He is a hardworking pier-worker.
" Maaga pa lang ay nagtatrabaho na ang mga tagapantalan upang ihanda ang mga barkong darating. "
Natural Translation
Even early in the morning, the pier workers are already working to prepare for the arriving ships.
Literal Translation
Early still only are working already the pier-workers in-order-to prepare the ships arriving.
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