Eskinita (en. Alley)

es-ki-ni-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A narrow passage or street, typically found in towns or cities.
The children are playing in the alley near their house.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro sa eskinita malapit sa kanilang bahay.
A type of path that is not a main route and is often used for access.
I easily got to her house through the alley.
Madali akong nakarating sa kanyang tahanan sa pamamagitan ng eskinita.

Etymology

Spanish (skin)

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the alley
in a narrow passage
nasa eskinita

Related Words

road
A wider pathway often used by vehicles.
kalsada

Slang Meanings

Narrow or complicated path
Let's go through the alley, it'll be easier for us to get through.
Dito tayo sa eskinita, mas madali tayong makakalusot.
Space or area for small items
There's no alley in this house, that's why it's so messy.
Walang eskinita sa bahay na ito, kaya't ang daming kalat.
Social talk discussing news or gossip
They're in the alley, chatting about the latest gossip.
Nasa eskinita sila, nagkwekwentuhan tungkol sa latest na tsismis.