From root: inom
Usage Note
Inuman refers to a social gathering where people drink alcohol or the specific place where it occurs. It is a central part of Filipino social life.
Examples
" May inuman mamaya. "
Natural Translation
There is a drinking session later.
Literal Translation
Have drinking-session later.
" May inuman sa bahay ni Mark mamaya. "
Natural Translation
There is a drinking session at Mark's house later.
Literal Translation
Have drinking session at house of Mark later.
" Tuwing katapusan ng linggo, nagtitipon ang magkakapitbahay para sa inuman habang nag-iihaw ng pulutan sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
Every weekend, the neighbors gather for a drinking session while grilling snacks out on the street.
Literal Translation
Every end of week, gather the neighbors for the drinking-session while grilling of snacks at street.
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