From root: kain
Usage Note
Pakain is often used to describe a celebratory feast or a community feeding program where food is provided for free.
Examples
" May pakain sa simbahan ngayon. "
Natural Translation
There's a free meal at the church today.
Literal Translation
Have free-meal at church today.
" May pakain sila sa kanilang kasal. "
Natural Translation
They are providing a banquet at their wedding.
Literal Translation
Have banquet they at their wedding.
" Tuwing kaarawan ng lolo, may malaking pakain para sa buong barangay bilang pasasalamat sa kanilang suporta. "
Natural Translation
Every grandfather's birthday, there's a big banquet for the whole barangay as thanks for their support.
Literal Translation
Every birthday of grandfather, have big banquet for whole barangay as thanks for their support.
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