Carpenter-

Carpenter in Chavacano or chabacano of Zamboanga: Carpintero-

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• Necesita con el carpintero para hace un casa.
  • Need the carpenter to build a house.

Herramientas del Carpintero: Tools of the carpenter.

1. Bisagra - Hinge
2. Cepillo - Plane
3. Clabo - Nail
4. Escoplo - Chisel
5. Lapis - Pencil
6. Lima - File
7. Martillo - Hammer
8. Nawi - Tie-out for the nipa made out of ratan strands.
9. Nipa - Shingles for the roof made out of Palm leaves
10. Sawali - Woven bamboo used as wall sidings or ceilings. Comes in 4x8.
11. Nivel - Level
12. Pulgadera - Tape Measure
13. Papel de lija - Sand Paper
14. Sierra - Saw
15. Achita - Small ax (hatchet)
16. Tornillo - Screw

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English to Chavacano By: Franklin H. Maletsky: A Chavacano Zamboangueño

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  • Are you preparing for Valentine's day?

Updated: February 5, 2024