From root: mesa
Usage Note
Mesahan refers to the table itself or the designated area where the table is placed. It is often used interchangeably with the root word in casual settings.
Examples
" Punasan mo ang mesahan. "
Natural Translation
Wipe the table.
Literal Translation
Wipe you the table-area.
" Linisin mo ang mesahan. "
Natural Translation
Clean the dining table area.
Literal Translation
Clean you the table-area.
" Habang nagluluto si Nanay, inaayos ko naman ang mesahan para handa na kami kapag dumating ang mga bisita. "
Natural Translation
While Mom is cooking, I tidy up the dining table area so that we're ready when the guests arrive.
Literal Translation
While cooking Mom, tidying I meanwhile the table-area so ready already we when arrive the guests.
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