From root: tinapay
Usage Note
Pagtitinapay describes the trade or craft of producing bread. It is a common livelihood in many local communities.
Examples
" Mabuti ang pagtitinapay. "
Natural Translation
Bread-making is a good livelihood.
Literal Translation
Good the bread-making.
" Sumabak siya sa negosyong pagtitinapay. "
Natural Translation
He went into the bread-making business.
Literal Translation
Engaged he in business-of-bread-making.
" Sa pamamagitan ng pagtitinapay, naitaguyod ng mag-asawa ang pag-aaral ng kanilang mga anak hanggang kolehiyo. "
Natural Translation
Through the bread-making business, the couple was able to support their children's education all the way to college.
Literal Translation
Through of bread-making, supported by the couple the schooling of their children until college.
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