serbesa
serbésa with stress marks
beer
Usage Note
Serbesa is the standard Tagalog term for beer, though the English word is more commonly used in casual conversation. It is a staple at Filipino social gatherings known as 'inuman,' where it is typically paired with savory snacks called 'pulutan.'
Examples
" Malamig ang serbesa. "
Natural Translation
The beer is cold.
Literal Translation
Cold the beer.
" Gusto mo bang uminom ng serbesa? "
Natural Translation
Do you want to drink beer?
Literal Translation
Do you want to drink beer?
" Tuwing Biyernes ng gabi, nag-iinuman ang magkakapitbahay ng serbesa habang may iniihaw na pulutan sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
Every Friday night, the neighbors drink beer together while grilling snacks at the street corner.
Literal Translation
Every Friday of night, drinking-together the neighbors of beer while there grilling appetizer at corner.
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