Meal (tl. Pakayan)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

May masarap na pakayan sa mesa.
There is a delicious dish on the table.
Context: daily life
Pakayan ito ay paborito ko.
This dish is my favorite.
Context: daily life
Gusto kong pakayan na lutong bahay.
I want a home-cooked dish.
Context: daily life
Ang pakayan ay masarap.
The meal is delicious.
Context: daily life
Kumain kami ng pakayan kaninang umaga.
We had a meal this morning.
Context: daily life
Saan tayo kakain ng pakayan?
Where will we eat the meal?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ang pakayan na ito ay gawa sa sariwang sangkap.
This dish is made from fresh ingredients.
Context: food preparation
Sa mga pista, maraming pakayan ang inihahanda.
During festivals, many dishes are prepared.
Context: culture
Nakatikim ako ng bagong pakayan mula sa kanilang restawran.
I tasted a new dish from their restaurant.
Context: restaurant experience
Ang aming pakayan ay puno ng sariwang gulay.
Our meal is full of fresh vegetables.
Context: daily life
Nagplano kami ng espesyal na pakayan para sa kaarawan.
We planned a special meal for the birthday.
Context: celebration
Maraming tradisyon ang umiikot sa pakayan sa mga piyesta.
Many traditions revolve around the meal during festivals.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang mga tradisyunal na pakayan ay may malalim na kasaysayan at kultura.
Traditional dishes have a deep history and culture.
Context: culture
Ang paglikha ng bago at natatanging pakayan ay isang sining.
Creating new and unique dishes is an art.
Context: culinary arts
Ang pakayan na ito ay nagpapakita ng kasanayan ng aming chef.
This dish showcases our chef's skills.
Context: culinary skills
Sa bawat masaganang pakayan, nagtutulungan ang pamilya sa paghahanda.
In every bountiful meal, the family collaborates in the preparation.
Context: family tradition
Ang pakayan na inihanda nila ay simbulo ng kanilang pagkakaibigan.
The meal they prepared symbolizes their friendship.
Context: culture
Sa kanilang kultura, ang pakayan ay hindi lamang pagkain kundi isang pagkakataon para sa sama-samang pagninilay.
In their culture, the meal is not just food but an opportunity for collective reflection.
Context: cultural insight