magpupurselas
bracelet maker or seller
From root: purselas
Usage Note
Magpupurselas refers to a person whose trade involves crafting or selling bracelets. It is often used in the context of local markets or street vendors.
Examples
" Bumili ako sa magpupurselas. "
Natural Translation
I bought from the bracelet seller.
Literal Translation
Bought I from the bracelet-seller.
" Ang magpupurselas ay naroon sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The bracelet maker is there at the market.
Literal Translation
The bracelet-maker is there at market.
" Ang magpupurselas na nakaupo sa tabi ng simbahan ay gumagawa ng mga kuwintas at pulseras na yari sa mga makukulay na butil. "
Natural Translation
The bracelet maker sitting beside the church makes necklaces and bracelets crafted from colorful beads.
Literal Translation
The bracelet-maker that seated beside of church is making of the necklaces and bracelets that made from the colorful beads.
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