parti
The English word 'party' is translated into Bisaya as parti.
parti is used to refer to a social gathering. If you want to specify a birthday party, you can use the term kaadlawan.
Meaning: social gathering (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
parti is a loanword from the English word 'party'.
Which one should you use?
While parti refers to a general social gathering, pista is used for a larger, more traditional community or religious festival. To refer to a formal or official gathering, use Pagtilipon.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, especially in the Visayas, the term pagkaonay is used to describe a party with a focus on food.
Did you know?
- In some rural Bisaya communities, a party isn't considered complete without a lechon, a whole roasted pig, which serves as the visual centerpiece of the feast.
- In many Bisaya communities, a pista is not just a party but a way to celebrate a patron saint of a town.
- While parti is a loanword, it is often used specifically for modern, Western-style celebrations like cocktail parties or office parties.
Examples in context
- Mag-parti sila para kang Sam.They are going to throw a party for Sam.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use parti in a sentence about throwing a party.Tatoeba #14025516 by stoopeedhooman, translation #305640 by CN
- Moadto ko sa atong barangay pista karong DomingoI will go to our barangay's party this Sunday
- Maghimo ta og pagkaonay karong gabii sa balayLet's have a food party at home tonight
- Dako kaayo ang parti.The party is very big.
- Naay parti sa balay.There is a party at the house.
Example conversation
Elena and Juan are talking about a weekend plan.
- ElenaNaay parti unyang gabii.There is a party tonight.
- JuanAsa man ang parti?Where is the party?
- ElenaSa akong balay ang parti.The party is at my house.
- JuanSige, moadto ko sa inyong parti.Okay, I will go to your party.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
