Dyip (en. Jeepney)
/dʒip/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of passenger vehicle commonly used in the Philippines.
We rode a jeepney to the town.
Sumakay kami sa dyip papunta sa bayan.
A passenger vehicle that offers affordable transportation.
The jeepney is a popular means of travel in the city.
Ang dyip ay isang popular na paraan ng pagbiyahe sa lungsod.
A vehicle built from a jeep, expanded for more passengers.
There are jeepneys with many seats to accommodate more people.
May mga dyip na may maraming upuan upang mas maraming tao ang makasakay.
Etymology
English (jeep)
Common Phrases and Expressions
Ride the jeepney
The act of getting into the jeepney to travel.
Sumakay sa dyip
Wait for the jeepney
Having someone wait for the arrival of the jeepney.
Maghintay ng dyip
Related Words
passenger vehicle
Vehicles used to transport passengers.
pampasaherong sasakyan
tricycle
A type of passenger vehicle with three wheels.
tricycle
Slang Meanings
Ride
Let's ride the jeep to get there faster.
Sakay na tayo sa dyip para mas mabilis.
Jeepney
The jeepney here in our area, the driver is super nice!
Ang dyip dito sa amin, sobrang bait ng driver!
Boarding a public transport vehicle
I'm in a hurry, I need to get on the jeep.
Nagmamadali na ako, kailangan ko na sumakay sa dyip.
Transportation
We use the jeep to commute to school.
Ang dyip ang ginagamit namin pang-commute sa school.