bootblack

[US]/ˈbuːtblæk/
[UK]/ˈbʊtblæk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. Isang taong naglilinis ng sapatos bilang hanapbuhay.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

bootblack stand

tindahan ng paglilinis ng sapatos

the old bootblack

ang matandang tagapaglinis ng sapatos

become a bootblack

maging isang tagapaglinis ng sapatos

call a bootblack

tawagin ang isang tagapaglinis ng sapatos

tip the bootblack

magbigay ng tip sa tagapaglinis ng sapatos

the bootblack's job

trabaho ng tagapaglinis ng sapatos

a traditional bootblack

isang tradisyonal na tagapaglinis ng sapatos

the bootblack's shine

kinang ng tagapaglinis ng sapatos

bootblack service

serbisyo ng paglilinis ng sapatos

a bootblack shop

tindahan ng paglilinis ng sapatos

Example Sentences

the bootblack polished my shoes to a high shine.

Pinakintab ng bootblack ang aking sapatos hanggang kumintabo.

he used to work as a bootblack in the city.

Dati siyang nagtatrabaho bilang bootblack sa lungsod.

the bootblack offered his services near the train station.

Nag-alok ang bootblack ng kanyang serbisyo malapit sa istasyon ng tren.

many bootblacks have interesting stories to tell.

Maraming bootblack ang may mga nakakaintrigang kwento na ikukuwento.

she tipped the bootblack generously for his work.

Nagbigay siya ng malaking tip sa bootblack para sa kanyang trabaho.

the bootblack's kit was filled with brushes and polish.

Puno ng mga brush at polish ang kit ng bootblack.

bootblacks often work in busy areas to attract customers.

Madalas nagtatrabaho ang mga bootblack sa mataong lugar upang makaakit ng mga customer.

the bootblack had a loyal clientele.

Mayroon siyang tapat na mga customer ang bootblack.

he learned the trade of bootblacking from his father.

Natutunan niya ang propesyon ng pagiging bootblack mula sa kanyang ama.

after a long day, the bootblack closed his stand.

Pagkatapos ng mahabang araw, isinara ng bootblack ang kanyang stand.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now