From root: inom
Usage Note
Pampainom is something provided to facilitate a drinking session, usually referring to the alcohol or funds for it. It is common during celebrations.
Examples
" Sino ang magdadala ng pampainom? "
Natural Translation
Who will bring the drinks?
Literal Translation
Who the will-bring of provision-of-drinks?
" Ito ang aming pampainom sa baka. "
Natural Translation
This is our provision of water for the cow.
Literal Translation
This the our for-drinking to-the cow.
" Nag-ambagan ang magkakaibigan para sa pampainom, dahil gusto nilang ipagdiwang nang maayos ang tagumpay ng kanilang grupo. "
Natural Translation
The friends chipped in for the drinks, because they wanted to properly celebrate their group's success.
Literal Translation
Contributed the friends for the provision-of-drinks, because want they-that celebrate properly the success of their group.
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