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    Meryenda (en. Snack)

    mer-yen-da

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A food eaten between main meals, usually in the afternoon.
    We had a snack after school.
    Nagdaos kami ng meryenda pagkatapos ng paaralan.
    A small meal that is not too heavy.
    The children requested a snack while playing.
    Ang mga bata ay humiling ng meryenda habang naglalaro.
    Food served with a drink, usually at gatherings.
    There was a prepared snack for the guests.
    May inihandang meryenda para sa mga bisita.

    Etymology

    Spanish word: merienda

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's have a snack!
    An invitation or suggestion to eat a snack.
    Meryenda tayo!
    What's for a snack?
    A question about what food is available between main meals.
    Ano ang meryenda?

    Related Words

    breakfast
    First meal in the morning.
    agahan
    lunch
    Second meal in the middle of the day.
    tanghalian
    dinner
    Last meal of the day.
    hapunan

    Slang Meanings

    Snacks or light meal eaten between main meals.
    Join me later for a snack, I have bread and chocolate.
    Sama ka mamaya sa merienda, may tinapay at tsokolate ako.
    Eating while chatting or in a hurry.
    Alright, let's go to the spot, we can snack while waiting.
    Sige, tara na sa pwesto, merienda na tayo habang nag-aantay.
    Favorite food or treat of young people.
    Let's snack on chips and soft drinks, it's perfect!
    Merienda tayo ng mga chips at softdrinks, swak na swak!