barya
bárya with stress marks
coins; small change
Usage Note
Barya is loose coins or small change, and it is essential on jeepneys where drivers rarely break a large bill. 'Wala akong barya' is the standard apology when paying with a big note.
Examples
" May barya ka ba? "
Natural Translation
Do you have change?
Literal Translation
There-is coins you question.
" Wala akong barya para sa pamasahe. "
Natural Translation
I have no small change for the fare.
Literal Translation
None I coins for at fare.
" Laging nagtatabi ng barya ang mga tsuper para hindi mahirapan sa sukli ng mga pasahero. "
Natural Translation
Drivers always set aside coins so they will not struggle with the passengers' change.
Literal Translation
Always setting-aside of coins the plural driver so-that not difficult at change of the passengers.
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