From root: tambay
Usage Note
Tambayan refers to a favorite place where friends gather to socialize and relax. Ang parke ang paborito naming tambayan. The park is our favorite hangout spot.
Examples
" Sa parke ang tambayan namin. "
Natural Translation
Our hangout spot is at the park.
Literal Translation
At the park the hangout-spot ours.
" Ito ang paborito naming tambayan. "
Natural Translation
This is our favorite hangout spot.
Literal Translation
This the favorite our hangout-spot.
" Ang lumang sari-sari store sa kanto ang naging tambayan namin noong mga bata pa kami. "
Natural Translation
The old corner sari-sari store became our hangout spot back when we were still kids.
Literal Translation
The old sari-sari store at corner the became hangout-spot ours when children still we.
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