Paghahayin (en. Serving)

/pɐɡhaˈhɐjin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of serving food for consumption.
The serving of food is an important part of gatherings.
Ang paghahayin ng mga pagkain ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng mga handaan.
The act of offering food to people.
Serving chocolate to the children brings joy.
Ang paghahayin ng tsokolate sa mga bata ay nag nagbibigay kasiyahan.
The preparation and arrangement of food on the table.
The serving of Filipino dishes on the dining table is beautiful.
Maganda ang paghahayin ng mga pagkaing Pilipino sa hapag-kainan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

serving of food
The process of serving food to people.
paghahayin ng pagkain

Related Words

to serve
The act of delivering food to the table or to guests.
ihain
server
A person who serves or dishes out food.
taga-hain

Slang Meanings

Having a dish or food
Where are you? You need to prepare some food for everyone.
Saan ka na? Magpaghahayin ka na ng pagkain para sa lahat.
Preparing snacks or munchies
Get some chips and soda ready, let's go to the movie!
Magpaghahayin ka ng chips at saka soda, tara na sa movie!
Sharing food with other people
I can't eat all of this, I'll just share it with my friends.
Di ko kaya kumain ng lahat, magpaghahayin na lang ako sa mga kaibigan ko.