From root: meryenda
Usage Note
Pameryenda is commonly used to describe snacks provided as a treat or a small celebration, often by a colleague or a host. It is a gesture of generosity in Filipino social and work culture.
Examples
" Masarap ang pameryenda mo. "
Natural Translation
The snack treat you brought is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the snack-treat your.
" Salamat sa pameryenda mo kahapon. "
Natural Translation
Thanks for the snack treat you provided yesterday.
Literal Translation
Thanks for snack-treat your yesterday.
" Dahil tapos na ang proyekto, naghanda ang amo namin ng pameryenda para sa buong opisina. "
Natural Translation
Since the project was finished, our boss prepared a snack treat for the whole office.
Literal Translation
Because finished already the project, prepared the boss our of snack-treat for the whole office.
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