nakaserbesa
under the influence of beer
From root: serbesa
Usage Note
Nakaserbesa describes someone who is tipsy or intoxicated specifically from drinking beer. It is often used to explain why someone is acting more talkative than usual at a party.
Examples
" Nakaserbesa siya kanina. "
Natural Translation
He was under the influence of beer earlier.
Literal Translation
Under-the-influence-of-beer he earlier.
" Siya ay nakaserbesa ngayon. "
Natural Translation
He/she is under the influence of beer now.
Literal Translation
He/she is under-the-influence-of-beer now.
" Dahil nakaserbesa na siya, naging mas madaldal siya at nagkukuwento sa lahat ng kanyang karanasan sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Because he was already under the influence of beer, he became more talkative and was telling everyone about his experiences at work.
Literal Translation
Because under-the-influence-of-beer already he, became more talkative he and telling-stories to all of his experience at work.
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