mesanin
mesanín with stress marks
mezzanine
Usage Note
Mesanin refers to the intermediate floor between the ground floor and the first floor in a building, common in malls, theaters, and older commercial buildings in the Philippines. It is most often heard in architectural or real-estate contexts.
Examples
" Nasa mesanin ang kainan. "
Natural Translation
The diner is on the mezzanine.
Literal Translation
At-the mezzanine the eatery.
" Matatagpuan ang aming opisina sa mesanin ng gusali. "
Natural Translation
Our office is located on the mezzanine of the building.
Literal Translation
Can-be-found the our office on mezzanine of-the building.
" Kapag puno na ang unang palapag, doon kami sa mesanin umuupo dahil mas tahimik at malayo sa ingay. "
Natural Translation
When the first floor is full, we sit on the mezzanine because it is quieter and far from the noise.
Literal Translation
When full already the first floor, there we at-the mezzanine sit because more quiet and far from noise.
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