Perya (en. Carnival)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of amusement with rides, dancing, and other attractions.
The children were delighted while playing at the carnival.
Ang mga bata ay tuwang-tuwa habang naglalaro sa perya.
A place with stalls selling food and other products.
We bought candy at the carnival near the school.
Bumili kami ng kendi sa perya na malapit sa paaralan.
An occasion for people to gather and have fun.
Every summer, our town holds a carnival full of joy.
Tuwing tag-init, ang aming bayan ay may perya na puno ng saya.

Etymology

Spanish: feria

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go to the carnival
to go to the carnival
pumunta sa perya
enjoyed at the carnival
enjoyed at the carnival
nag-enjoy sa perya

Related Words

children's toys
Various types of games found at the carnival.
laruang pambata
candy
Sweet food often sold at carnivals.
kendi

Slang Meanings

Carnival
We went to the fair to join the rides and watch the shows.
Pumunta kami sa perya para makasali sa mga rides at manood ng mga palabas.
So much fun
The fair is so much fun, I thought we would be there all day!
Ang saya sa perya, akala ko maghapon na lang tayo roon!
Laughter
My heart melted when I saw the kids playing at the fair, there was so much laughter!
Sobrang lambot ng puso ko ng makita ang mga bata na naglalaro sa perya, ang daming tawanan!
Occasionally
We rarely get to go to the fair, so we made the most of it.
Minsan lang kami makapunta sa perya, kaya sinulit na namin.