From root: meryenda
Usage Note
Pangmeryenda refers to food prepared specifically for the mid-afternoon break or the money given to children to buy snacks at school. It is an essential part of the daily food budget for many Filipino families.
Examples
" May pangmeryenda ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have snack money today.
Literal Translation
Have money-for-snack I today.
" Nagbigay si Nanay ng pangmeryenda sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Mom gave me money for a snack.
Literal Translation
Gave mother money-for-snack to me.
" Bago umalis ang mga bata papasok ng paaralan, sinisiguro ni Nanay na may sapat silang pangmeryenda para sa recess. "
Natural Translation
Before the children leave for school, Mom makes sure that they have enough snack money for recess.
Literal Translation
Before leave the children going-into of school, makes-sure by-mother that have enough they money-for-snack for recess.
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