From root: restawran
Usage Note
Pang-restawran uses the pang- adjective prefix on the Spanish loanword restawran to mean something designed or suitable for professional restaurant use, such as equipment, portion sizes, or presentation standards. It implies a higher grade or specification than what would be found in a typical home.
Examples
" Pang-restawran ang plato na ito. "
Natural Translation
This plate is for restaurant use.
Literal Translation
For-restaurant the plate this.
" Ito ay pang-restawran na pagkain. "
Natural Translation
This is food for restaurant use.
Literal Translation
This is for restaurant use food.
" Bumili sila ng kagamitang pang-restawran dahil mas matibay ito kaysa sa karaniwang gamit sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
They bought restaurant-grade equipment because it's more durable than ordinary household items.
Literal Translation
Bought they of equipment that for-restaurant because more durable it than to ordinary use in house.
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