From root: plantsa
Usage Note
Tagaplantsa is the person assigned or hired to do the ironing. It is commonly used in households or laundry businesses.
Examples
" Wala pa ang tagaplantsa. "
Natural Translation
The person who irons isn't here yet.
Literal Translation
None yet the person-who-irons.
" Si Aling Maria ang aming tagaplantsa. "
Natural Translation
Aling Maria is our person who irons.
Literal Translation
Aling Maria the our person-who-irons.
" Kung wala ang tagaplantsa, kusot ang mga uniporme ng mga bata bago sila pumasok sa paaralan. "
Natural Translation
If the person who irons isn't around, the children's uniforms are wrinkled before they go to school.
Literal Translation
If none the person-who-irons, wrinkled the uniforms of the children before they enter the school.
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