From root: serbesa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagserbesa
nag-ser-BE-sa
drank beer
Present (Incomplete)
nagseserbesa
nag-se-ser-BE-sa
drinking beer
Future (Contemplated)
magseserbesa
mag-se-ser-BE-sa
will drink beer
Usage Note
Magserbesa is used when specifically referring to the act of drinking beer, though it sounds somewhat formal or dated compared to modern alternatives. In everyday conversation, Filipinos typically use 'mag-beer' or 'uminom ng beer' instead.
Examples
" Magserbesa tayo mamaya. "
Natural Translation
Let's drink beer later.
Literal Translation
Drink-beer we later.
" Masarap magserbesa pagkatapos ng trabaho. "
Natural Translation
It feels good to drink beer after work.
Literal Translation
Good drink-beer after of work.
" Tuwing Biyernes, nagseserbesa ang mga lalaki sa kanto habang pinag-uusapan nila ang nangyari sa buong linggo. "
Natural Translation
Every Friday, the men drink beer at the corner while they talk about what happened during the whole week.
Literal Translation
Every Friday, drinking-beer the men at corner while talking-about they the happened in whole week.
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