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hotel
Hotel
Beginnernoun
Definition
A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.
Example
Nag-book kami ng hotel malapit sa dagat.
We booked a hotel near the sea.
Etymology
'Hotel' is derived from the French word of the same spelling, referring to establishments providing lodging and meals. The term was adopted into Tagalog during the American colonization.
How & Where It’s Used
'Hotel' is used in formal contexts, predominantly in written language but also in spoken interactions, particularly in business or tourism settings.