From root: tinapay
Usage Note
Magtitinapay refers to a person whose profession is making or selling bread. In the Philippines, they often sell freshly baked pan de sal in the early morning.
Examples
" Maagang pumasok ang magtitinapay. "
Natural Translation
The baker comes in early.
Literal Translation
Early enters the baker.
" Bumili ako ng pandesal sa magtitinapay. "
Natural Translation
I bought bread from the baker.
Literal Translation
Bought I of bread from the baker.
" Bago pa man sumikat ang araw, gising na ang magtitinapay para maghulma at maghurno ng sariwang pandesal. "
Natural Translation
Even before the sun rises, the baker is already awake to shape and bake fresh bread rolls.
Literal Translation
Before even rises the sun, awake already the baker to shape and bake of fresh bread-rolls.
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