Awtobus (en. Bus)

aw-to-bus

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of passenger vehicle used for larger groups of people.
We took the bus to school.
Sumakay kami sa awtobus papunta sa paaralan.
A vehicle with many seats used for passenger transportation.
The bus has a capacity of twenty passengers.
Ang awtobus ay may kapasidad ng dalawampung pasahero.
A passenger vehicle that typically travels on routes.
This bus travels from the town to the city.
Ang awtobus na ito ay bumibiyahe mula sa bayan patungong lungsod.

Etymology

from the English word 'autobus'

Common Phrases and Expressions

board the bus
to get on the bus
sumakay sa awtobus
waiting for the bus
to be in anticipation of the bus arriving
nag-aantay ng awtobus

Related Words

vehicle
A general term referring to vehicles used for transportation.
sasakyan
transportation
The act of carrying people or goods from one place to another.
transportasyon

Slang Meanings

bus
Come on, let's ride the bus to school!
Halika na, sumakay na tayo sa awtobus papuntang school!
to cram or to rush together
It's harder to get on the bus during rush hour, it's like everyone crammed together!
Mas mahirap sumakay sa awtobus kapag rush hour, parang lahat nag-pagsabayan!
to be quick
We need to be quick at the bus so we won't be left behind!
Dapat maging pabilisan tayo sa awtobus para di tayo mapag-iwanan!