From root: kape
Usage Note
Kapihan is a traditional place for socializing, where people gather to drink coffee and discuss local news.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa kapihan. "
Natural Translation
We went to the coffee shop.
Literal Translation
Went we to-the coffee-shop.
" Magkita tayo sa kapihan. "
Natural Translation
Let's meet at the coffee shop.
Literal Translation
Meet we at-the coffee-shop.
" Tuwing umaga, nagtitipon ang mga matanda sa kapihan upang pag-usapan ang balita sa nayon. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the elders gather at the coffee shop to discuss the news in the village.
Literal Translation
Every morning, gather the elders at-the coffee-shop in-order-to discuss the news in village.
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