From root: tahi
Usage Note
Pananahi refers to the art, hobby, or industry of sewing. For example, pananahi ang kanyang ikinabubuhay means sewing is her livelihood.
Examples
" Hilig niya ang pananahi. "
Natural Translation
Sewing is her hobby.
Literal Translation
Hobby her the sewing.
" Ang pananahi ay nakakarelax. "
Natural Translation
Sewing is relaxing.
Literal Translation
The sewing is relaxing.
" Mula nang mawalan ng trabaho, ang pananahi ng mga damit ang naging pangunahing pinagkukunan niya ng kita para sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Since she lost her job, sewing clothes has become her main source of income for the family.
Literal Translation
Since when lost of job, the sewing of the clothes the became main source she of income for the family.
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