Angkas (en. Ride)

áŋ.kas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or thing that gets on a vehicle.
Many are waiting for a ride at the corner.
Marami ang nag-aabang ng angkas sa kanto.
The process of boarding a vehicle.
Riding is important for those who work far away.
Ang angkas ay mahalaga sa mga nagtatrabaho nang malayo.
A means of traveling or moving from one place to another.
Motorists provide rides to passengers.
Ang mga motorista ay nagbibigay ng angkas sa mga pasahero.

Etymology

Originates from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Where's the ride?
A question asking where the destination of the vehicle is.
Saan ang angkas?
Let's ride together.
An invitation to join in traveling.
Mag-angkas tayo.

Related Words

vehicle
A type of transportation used for traveling.
sasakyan
passenger
A person who rides in a vehicle.
pasahero

Slang Meanings

ride
Just stay here, I'll give you a ride out of the mall.
Dito ka lang, angkas na kita palabas sa mall.
hitch
You can hitch a ride with me so we'll get there faster.
Mag-hitch ka sa akin para mas mabilis tayong makarating.
join
I'll just join you for a ride, is that okay?
Sama na lang ako sa angkas mo, okay lang ba?