Kantiin (en. Canteen)

kan-ti-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where food and drinks are served, usually in schools or offices.
I went to the canteen after class.
Pumunta ako sa kantiin pagkatapos ng klase.
A small shop that sells food and drinks.
I often buy snacks at the canteen.
Madalas akong bumili ng meryenda sa kantiin.

Etymology

From the Spanish 'cantina'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Eat at the canteen
Describes having a meal at the canteen.
Kumain sa kantiin

Related Words

snack
Refers to the snacks or small meals often served at the canteen.
meryenda
delivery
The process of delivering food from the canteen to people.
paghahatid

Slang Meanings

Canteen or place where you eat.
There are so many delicious foods at the canteen!
Doon sa kantiin, ang dami ng masasarap na pagkain!
Eating place in school or office.
Where are you going? I'm just going to the canteen for a bit.
Saan ka pupunta? Mag-kantiin ako sandali.
Let's eat, aren't you hungry?
Let's go to the canteen, I'm hungry!
Let's go to the kantiin, gutom na ako!