Eroplano (en. Airplane)

ɛroˈplano

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A flying vehicle with wings and an engine.
We boarded the airplane going to Manila.
Sumakay kami sa eroplano papuntang Maynila.
A mode of transportation used for flying in the air.
People really love airplanes as a means of travel.
Gustong-gusto ng mga tao ang eroplano bilang paraan ng biyahe.
A vehicle created by humans to fly and travel to distant places.
The airplane simplified travel to distant countries.
Ang eroplano ay nagpayak ng paglalakbay sa mga malalayong bansa.

Etymology

Spanish word 'aeroplano'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Board the airplane
To board an airplane.
Sumakay sa eroplano
Go to the airplane
To go to the airplane.
Pumunta sa eroplano

Related Words

pilot
A person who drives an airplane.
pilot
flight
The action of an airplane flying in the air.
paglipad

Slang Meanings

Plane fuel
Where are you headed? You seem to be lost in plane fuel!
Saan ka pupunta? Parang naglibang ka sa langis ng eroplano!
Small-time (usually referring to something insignificant)
The small-timers on the plane are just okay, but it’s all chill.
Sakto lang ang mga pipitsugin sa eroplano, pero chill lang yan.
Flying bus (slang for airplane, humorous take)
Let's just take the bus instead of the plane, it's cheaper!
Bus na lang tayo imbis na eroplano, mas mura pa!