Kapeteria (en. Stationery store)
ka-pe-te-ri-a
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A store that sells school or office supplies.
I went to the stationery store to buy some notebooks.
Pumunta ako sa kapeteria para bumili ng mga notebook.
A place where one can buy items such as paper, pencils, and other materials.
In the stationery store, you can find different types of paper.
Sa kapeteria, makikita mo ang iba't ibang klase ng papel.
Etymology
Originating from the word 'ka' (together) and 'peter' (to buy or obtain), linking to a commercial context
Common Phrases and Expressions
to ask at the stationery store
to inquire at the school supplies store
magtanong sa kapeteria
Related Words
business activities
Activities related to business, such as selling goods.
pangkabuhayan
Slang Meanings
I'm going home, let's go to the coffee shop.
That's the place that has coffee and souvenirs.
Yun 'yung lugar na may kape at pasalubong.
Coffee shops are nicer to chill in.
I hope you can join the next meet-up here at the coffee shop!
Sana makasama kayo sa susunod na meet-up dito sa kapeteria!