From root: taho
Usage Note
Magtataho is the street vendor who carries two large aluminum buckets on a bamboo pole, usually calling out early in the morning.
Examples
" Dumaan na ang magtataho. "
Natural Translation
The taho vendor passed by.
Literal Translation
Passed already the taho-vendor.
" Maaga ang magtataho ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The taho vendor is early today.
Literal Translation
Early the taho-vendor today.
" Tuwing Linggo ng umaga, hinihintay ng mga bata ang magtataho na sumisigaw habang papalapit sa kanilang kalye. "
Natural Translation
Every Sunday morning, the children wait for the taho vendor who calls out as he approaches their street.
Literal Translation
Every Sunday of morning, waited-for by the children the taho-vendor who shouts while approaching to their street.
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