Bar (en. Bar)

bɑr

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure usually made of wood, metal, or other materials used as a barrier, support, or closure.
The bar was erected at the door to prevent unauthorized entry.
Ipinatayo ang bar sa pintuan upang maiwasan ang pagpasok ng hindi awtorisadong tao.
A place where people can buy drinks and snacks to relax and socialize.
We often visit the bar on weekends.
Madalas kaming bumisita sa bar tuwing katapusan ng linggo.
A unit of measure used in laws and regulations, especially in legal matters.
The lawyer advocates at the bar of justice and citizens' rights.
Ang abogado ay nagtataguyod sa bar ng katarungan at mga karapatan ng mamamayan.
verb
To obstruct or oppose something.
We need to bar these provisions in the next meeting.
Kailangan nating barin ang mga pagsasaklaw na ito sa susunod na pagsasama.

Etymology

Ingles

Common Phrases and Expressions

bar of drinks
A place that offers drinks.
bar ng mga inumin

Related Words

bottle
A container commonly used for storing drinks.
bote
drink
Liquids that are typically consumed by people.
inumin

Slang Meanings

having fun or socializing with friends outside
Come on, let's go to the bar later, it's so much fun there!
Tara, mag-bar tayo mamaya, ang saya-saya doon!
looking to meet new people or friends
There are a lot of people at the bar today, you’re sure to meet new friends.
Maraming tao sa bar ngayon, siguradong makaka-meet ka ng bagong kakilala.
alcoholic drinks
I was going to buy tequila at the bar, but we just decided to chill instead.
Bumili sana ako ng tequila sa bar, pero nag-chill na lang kami.