From root: tanso
Usage Note
Magtatanso is a craftsman who specializes in creating tools, ornaments, or wares made from copper or bronze.
Examples
" Magaling ang aming magtatanso. "
Natural Translation
Our coppersmith is good.
Literal Translation
Skilled the our copper-worker.
" Mahusay ang magtatanso na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That copper worker is skilled.
Literal Translation
Skilled the copper-worker that.
" Bihira na ang magtatanso ngayon dahil unti-unti nang nawawala ang lumang sining ng paghuhulma ng tanso. "
Natural Translation
Coppersmiths are rare these days because the old art of casting copper is slowly disappearing.
Literal Translation
Rare already the copper-worker now because little-by-little already vanishing the old art of casting of copper.
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