sari-sari
assorted or various
From root: sari
Usage Note
Sari-sari is most commonly associated with the sari-sari store, which is a small neighborhood variety store in the Philippines.
Examples
" Bumili ako sa sari-sari store. "
Natural Translation
I bought something at the variety store.
Literal Translation
Bought I at variety store.
" May sari-sari siyang paninda. "
Natural Translation
He sells assorted items.
Literal Translation
Have assorted he/she products.
" Sa kanto namin ay may maliit na sari-sari store na bukas hanggang hatinggabi. "
Natural Translation
On our corner there's a small variety store that stays open until midnight.
Literal Translation
At corner ours there-is small variety store that open until midnight.
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