karinderya
karindérya with stress marks
local eatery
Usage Note
Karinderya is an affordable street-side eatery where customers choose from pre-cooked Filipino dishes displayed in glass cases or pots. These neighborhood spots are essential for quick, home-style meals at a low price and are found on nearly every city block.
Examples
" Kumain kami sa karinderya. "
Natural Translation
We ate at the eatery.
Literal Translation
Ate we at eatery.
" Mura ang pagkain sa karinderya. "
Natural Translation
The food at the eatery is cheap.
Literal Translation
Cheap the food at eatery.
" Mas masarap at mas mura ang ulam sa karinderya kaysa sa mga mamahaling restawran sa mall. "
Natural Translation
The dishes at the local eatery are tastier and cheaper than at the expensive restaurants in the mall.
Literal Translation
More tasty and more cheap the dish at eatery than at the expensive restaurants in mall.
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