From root: meryenda
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmeryenda
nag-mer-YEN-da
had a snack
Present (Incomplete)
nagmemeryenda
nag-me-mer-YEN-da
having a snack
Future (Contemplated)
magmemeryenda
mag-me-mer-YEN-da
will have a snack
Usage Note
Magmeryenda is used when having a light meal or snack, most commonly during the mid-afternoon break known as 'merienda' in Filipino culture. It is a social activity often shared with others between lunch and dinner.
Examples
" Magmeryenda tayo mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's have a snack later.
Literal Translation
Have-a-snack we later.
" Gusto mo bang magmeryenda mamaya? "
Natural Translation
Do you want to have a snack later?
Literal Translation
Want you question to have a snack later?
" Tuwing alas-tres ng hapon, nagmemeryenda kami ng pandesal at kape habang nagkukuwentuhan sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
Every three in the afternoon, we have a snack of pandesal and coffee while chatting in the garden.
Literal Translation
Every three of afternoon, having-a-snack we of pandesal and coffee while telling-stories in garden.
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