Busina (en. Horn)
bu-si-na
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A device used to produce sound or signal.
The driver used the horn to signal that he was approaching.
Ginamit ng drayber ang busina upang ipaalam na siya ay darating na.
The sound produced from this device.
We heard loud horns from the street.
Nakarinig kami ng malalakas na busina mula sa kalsada.
A symbol of warning or alert on the road.
Horns are common when there is danger on the road.
Karaniwan ang mga busina kapag may panganib sa kalsada.
Etymology
Spanish (from bocina, meaning 'horn')
Common Phrases and Expressions
Vehicle horn
A device on a vehicle used for audible signaling.
Busina ng sasakyan
Related Words
alarm
A sound used to provide warning or alert.
alarma
signal
A sign used to convey a message.
signal
Slang Meanings
A call or signal to alert others
Just honk so that you can be recognized.
Busina ka na lang para makilala ka.
Being loud or a show-off
Why is your horn so loud, dude?
Bakit ang busina mo ang maingay, pre?
Out of anger or annoyance at others, like not wanting to wait
Did you hear his horn? He's really heated!
Narinig mo ba ang busina niya? Ang init ng ulo!