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    Pakainan (en. Feeding)

    /pakaˈinan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A place or thing where food is given or eaten.
    The feeding area on the corner is always crowded.
    Ang pakainan sa kanto ay palaging puno ng tao.
    A systematic process of providing food.
    The feeding system for children is vital for their health.
    Ang pakainan para sa mga bata ay mahalaga sa kanilang kalusugan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'pakain' with the suffix '-an' implying a source or place of food.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Feeding area for the town
    A place where people can eat for free or at a low cost.
    Pakainan ng bayan

    Related Words

    food
    Refers to any type of food that is given or consumed.
    pakain

    Slang Meanings

    Mouth that has food placed in it.
    The dish is running low, I will feed Jessica the leftover adobo.
    Nabawasan na ang ulam, ipapakainan ko na si Jessica ng natirang adobo.
    Time for eating.
    I can't do anything anymore, it's time for lunch, I'm starving!
    Wala na akong magawa, pakainan na ng lunch, gutom na gutom na ako!