kompyuteran
computer shop or internet café
From root: kompyuter
Usage Note
Kompyuteran refers to a place where people pay to use computers and the internet. It is a very common social hub for students and gamers in Philippine neighborhoods.
Examples
" Naglaro kami sa kompyuteran. "
Natural Translation
We played at the computer shop.
Literal Translation
Played we at-the computer-shop.
" Maraming estudyante sa kompyuteran. "
Natural Translation
There are many students at the computer shop.
Literal Translation
Many students in computer-shop.
" Pagkatapos ng klase, dumadaan muna ang mga bata sa kompyuteran bago umuwi sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
After class, the kids stop by the computer shop first before going home.
Literal Translation
After of class, pass-by first the children at-the computer-shop before go-home to house.
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