From root: bintana
Usage Note
Bintanilya is the common term for service or teller windows found in banks and offices.
Examples
" Pumila kami sa bintanilya. "
Natural Translation
We lined up at the teller window.
Literal Translation
Lined-up we at-the small-window.
" May ibon sa bintanilya. "
Natural Translation
There is a bird on the small window.
Literal Translation
Has bird at-the small-window.
" Matagal kaming naghintay sa bintanilya ng bangko dahil iisa lang ang nagseserbisyo nang araw na iyon. "
Natural Translation
We waited a long time at the bank's teller window because only one person was serving that day.
Literal Translation
Long-time we waited at-the small-window of bank because only-one only the serving on day that.
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