Daangtuwiran (en. Straight path)

/dah-ahng-too-wih-rahn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of road that is straight and not curved.
The straight path is a faster route to the market.
Ang daangtuwiran ay mas mabilis na daanan papunta sa pamilihan.
A previously known road that is straight and passed.
Traveling on the straight path is easy because there are no other vehicles blocking.
Madali ang pagbyahe sa daangtuwiran dahil walang nakaharang na ibang sasakyan.

Etymology

Combination of the words 'daan' (road) and 'tuwiran' (straight)

Common Phrases and Expressions

straight road
direct path or direction taken
daang tuwid

Related Words

road
A path or route taken by people or vehicles.
daan
straight
Not curved; a straight line or direction.
tuwid

Slang Meanings

straight or direct path
Come on, let's take the direct route to the mall, we won't have to think twice.
Tara, daangtuwiran tayo sa mall, hindi na tayo magda-dalawang isip.
no beating around the bush
In his message, he directly asked what time we would meet.
Sa kanyang mensahe, daangtuwiran siyang nagtanong kung anong oras tayo magkikita.
not hesitating or second-guessing
If you really want to get that, just answer directly!
Kung gusto mo talagang makuha 'yan, daangtuwiran na lang ang pagsagot mo!