From root: tsinelas
Usage Note
Magtsitsinelas refers to a person who makes or sells slippers for a living. These vendors are common in public markets or may even roam neighborhoods with their wares.
Examples
" Dumaan ang magtsitsinelas kanina. "
Natural Translation
The slipper vendor passed by earlier.
Literal Translation
Passed the slipper-vendor earlier.
" Nakausap ko ang magtsitsinelas kanina. "
Natural Translation
I talked to the slipper vendor earlier.
Literal Translation
Talked I the slipper-vendor earlier.
" Tuwing umaga ay may magtsitsinelas na umiikot sa aming lugar na nagbebenta ng murang sapin sa paa. "
Natural Translation
Every morning a slipper vendor roams our area selling cheap footwear.
Literal Translation
Every morning there-is slipper-vendor that roams in our place selling of cheap covering on foot.
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