From root: isaw
Usage Note
Isawan refers to a street food stall or spot specifically known for selling grilled chicken or pig intestines. It is a popular gathering place for people to enjoy affordable afternoon snacks.
Examples
" Kumain tayo sa isawan. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat at the intestine stall.
Literal Translation
Eat we at intestine-stall.
" Maraming tao sa isawan gabi-gabi. "
Natural Translation
There are many people at the intestine stall every night.
Literal Translation
Many people at intestine-stall every-night.
" Tuwing uuwi kami galing sa trabaho, dumadaan muna kami sa isawan para uminom at kumain ng murang pulutan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever we head home from work, we stop by the intestine stall first to have drinks and eat cheap snacks.
Literal Translation
Every when-go-home we from work, pass first we at intestine-stall to-drink and to-eat of cheap snacks.
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