From root: tubero
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtubero
nag-tu-BE-ro
worked as a plumber
Present (Incomplete)
nagtutubero
nag-tu-tu-BE-ro
working as a plumber
Future (Contemplated)
magtutubero
mag-tu-tu-BE-ro
will work as a plumber
Usage Note
Magtubero is used to describe the act of working as a plumber or performing plumbing services for a living. It is commonly used when discussing one's occupation or livelihood in the service sector.
Examples
" Marunong siyang magtubero. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to do plumbing.
Literal Translation
Knows he-linker work-as-plumber.
" Marunong siyang magtubero kapag may sira. "
Natural Translation
He knows how to work as a plumber when there is a leak.
Literal Translation
Knows he to-work-as-plumber when there-is damage.
" Bago siya nagtapos ng kolehiyo, natuto siyang magtubero upang may pantustos sa gastusin ng pamilya tuwing walang pasok. "
Natural Translation
Before he finished college, he learned to work as a plumber so he would have money to cover the family's expenses whenever there were no classes.
Literal Translation
Before he finished of college, learned he-linker work-as-plumber so-that there-is means for-expenses of-the family every no class.
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