From root: tanso
Usage Note
Tansuan refers to a specialized workshop or factory where copper is forged, melted, or sold.
Examples
" Malapit lang ang tansuan. "
Natural Translation
The copper foundry is just nearby.
Literal Translation
Near only the copper-foundry.
" Pumunta kami sa tansuan. "
Natural Translation
We went to the copper foundry.
Literal Translation
Went we to copper foundry.
" Sa lumang tansuan na itinayo noong panahon ng Espanyol, doon hinuhubog ang mga kampana ng simbahan. "
Natural Translation
In the old copper foundry built during the Spanish era, the church bells were forged.
Literal Translation
In old copper-foundry that built during time of Spanish, there forged the bells of church.
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