From root: sapatos
Usage Note
Magsasapatos refers to a person whose profession is making or selling shoes. While this term is valid, many Filipinos also use the Spanish-derived word sapatero.
Examples
" Magaling ang magsasapatos. "
Natural Translation
The shoemaker is skilled.
Literal Translation
Skilled the shoemaker.
" Ang magsasapatos ay maagang nagbukas. "
Natural Translation
The shoemaker opened early.
Literal Translation
The shoemaker is early opened.
" Dinala ko sa matandang magsasapatos ang sirang sapatos ko, at sa loob ng isang araw ay parang bago na itong muli. "
Natural Translation
I brought my broken shoes to the old shoemaker, and within a day they looked brand new again.
Literal Translation
Brought I to old shoemaker the broken shoes my, and within of one day is like new already this again.
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