From root: serbesa
Usage Note
Paserbesa is a request or an offer for a round of beer, usually provided for free by someone celebrating a win or a birthday. It captures the Filipino culture of sharing treats during milestones.
Examples
" May paserbesa siya mamaya. "
Natural Translation
He's treating us to beer later.
Literal Translation
Has free-beer-treat he later.
" May paserbesa siya sa kaarawan. "
Natural Translation
He/she is providing free beer for the birthday.
Literal Translation
Has free-beer-treat he/she on-the birthday.
" Dahil natanggap niya ang promosyon sa trabaho, nangako siya ng paserbesa para sa lahat ng kanyang mga kasamahan. "
Natural Translation
Because he received the promotion at work, he promised free beer for all of his coworkers.
Literal Translation
Because received he the promotion at work, promised he of free-beer-treat for all of his coworkers.
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