Drayber (en. Driver)

/ˈdreɪbər/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who drives a vehicle, such as a car or bus.
The bus driver was cautious while driving in bad weather.
Ang drayber ng bus ay naging maingat sa pagmamaneho sa masamang panahon.
A person responsible for transporting passengers or cargo from one place to another.
The company needs a driver for their delivery service.
Kailangan ng kompanya ng drayber para sa kanilang delivery service.
A person who acts as the operator of heavy machinery or equipment.
The heavy equipment driver must have the proper license.
Ang drayber ng heavy equipment ay dapat may tamang lisensya.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

taxi driver
A person who drives a taxi for passengers.
drayber ng taxi
bus driver
A person who drives a bus with passengers.
drayber ng bus

Related Words

vehicle
An object used for transportation, such as a car or bus.
sasakyan
license
A document that permits a person to drive a vehicle.
lisensya

Slang Meanings

Driver without a license, but still driving.
My friend is such a driver, but he doesn't have a license.
Yung tropa ko, drayber na drayber pero wala namang lisensya.
As long as they can drive, that's enough.
Who is their driver? As long as they know how to drive, that's good enough.
Sino bang drayber niya? Basta marunong lang, okay na.
Someone who picks up or assists into a vehicle.
I find myself being her driver every day because she always bumps into things.
Araw-araw akong nagiging drayber sa kanya, kasi lagi siyang nauuntog.