From root: alak
Usage Note
Pang-alak refers to items like glasses or containers specifically designed for serving alcoholic drinks.
Examples
" Wala kaming baso na pang-alak. "
Natural Translation
We have no glasses for liquor.
Literal Translation
None we glass that for-liquor.
" May pang-alak na kami. "
Natural Translation
We already have something for liquor.
Literal Translation
Have for-liquor already we.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, inihanda na nila ang mga baso na pang-alak at iba pang kailangan sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrived, they had already prepared the liquor glasses and other things needed for the party.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the guests, prepared already they the glasses that for-liquor and other still needed in party.
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