taberna
tabérna with stress marks
tavern; bar
Usage Note
Taberna comes from Spanish and refers to a small establishment selling alcoholic drinks, similar to a tavern or bar. In modern Filipino the word feels archaic or literary — most speakers today would say bar or kainan — but it still appears in historical writing, literature, and some regional speech.
Examples
" Punong-puno ang taberna. "
Natural Translation
The tavern is packed.
Literal Translation
Very-full the tavern.
" Maraming tao sa taberna. "
Natural Translation
There are many people in the tavern.
Literal Translation
Many people in tavern.
" Pagkatapos ng mahabang araw, nagtipon-tipon ang mga manggagawa sa lumang taberna upang uminom at magkuwentuhan. "
Natural Translation
After the long day, the workers gathered at the old tavern to drink and share stories.
Literal Translation
After of long day, gathered the workers in old tavern to drink and tell-stories.
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