biyernes
biyérnes with stress marks
Friday
Usage Note
Biyernes is the Filipino word for Friday, from the Spanish viernes. Use sa biyernes for upcoming Fridays, noong biyernes for past ones, and tuwing biyernes for recurring events. Biyernes Santo, Good Friday, is one of the most solemnly observed days during Holy Week in the Philippines.
Examples
" Pupunta kami sa simbahan sa Biyernes. "
Natural Translation
We will go to church on Friday.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to church on Friday.
" Masaya ako dahil Biyernes na. "
Natural Translation
I am happy because it is already Friday.
Literal Translation
Happy I because Friday already.
" Tuwing Biyernes ay maagang umuuwi ang tatay ko para magkasama-sama kami sa hapunan ng buong pamilya. "
Natural Translation
Every Friday my father comes home early so that the whole family can be together for dinner.
Literal Translation
Every Friday is early goes-home the father my so-that together-together we at dinner of whole family.
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