From root: tubero
Usage Note
Pagtutubero refers to the actual practice, trade, or profession of a plumber. For example, 'Marangal na trabaho ang pagtutubero' means plumbing is a noble job.
Examples
" Marunong siya sa pagtutubero. "
Natural Translation
He is skilled in plumbing.
Literal Translation
Knowing he in plumbing-work.
" Ang pagtutubero ay ginagawa niya sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
He is doing the plumbing work at home.
Literal Translation
The plumbing-work is doing he at house.
" Sa pamamagitan ng pagtutubero ay napag-aral niya ang lahat ng kanyang mga anak kahit hindi siya nakatapos ng pormal na pagsasanay. "
Natural Translation
Through plumbing work he was able to put all his children through school even though he did not finish formal training.
Literal Translation
Through the plumbing-work was put-through-school he the all of his children even-though not he finished of formal training.
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