From root: tinda
Usage Note
Tindera is the feminine form of vendor, used for women selling products in shops or stalls.
Examples
" Mabait ang tindera namin. "
Natural Translation
Our vendor is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the female-vendor our.
" Masipag ang tindera sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The female vendor at the market is hardworking.
Literal Translation
Hardworking the female-vendor at market.
" Tinawag ng tindera ang mga suki niya para ipaalam na may bagong sariwang gulay na dumating kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
The vendor called her regular customers to let them know that fresh new vegetables had arrived this morning.
Literal Translation
Called by-the female-vendor the regular-customers her so-that inform that has new fresh vegetable that arrived earlier morning.
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