weyter
wéyter with stress marks
waiter
Usage Note
Weyter is the Filipino phonological adaptation of the English word 'waiter,' referring to a male food service worker in a restaurant. It is used interchangeably with the English original, with 'weyter' being the more colloquial and locally-flavored form. The feminine form is 'weytres.'
Examples
" Mabait ang weyter. "
Natural Translation
The waiter is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the waiter.
" Tinawag niya ang weyter para mag-order ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
He/She called the waiter to order food.
Literal Translation
Called he/she the waiter to order food.
" Habang naghihintay kami ng pagkain, magalang na tinanong ng weyter kung gusto na naming mag-order ng inumin. "
Natural Translation
While we were waiting for food, the waiter politely asked if we already wanted to order drinks.
Literal Translation
While waiting we of food, politely asked of waiter if want already we-that to-order of drink.
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