Habal-habal (en. Motorcycle taxi)

/hɑːbɑl hɑːbɑl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A passenger motorcycle used in areas without regular public transport.
It is easier to pay for a habal-habal if you need to get to the terminal quickly.
Mas madali ang magbayad ng habal-habal kung mabilis ang iyong kailangan sa terminal.
A type of transportation commonly used in rural areas.
I often take a habal-habal in our town because there are no jeepneys that pass by.
Madalas akong sumakay ng habal-habal sa aming bayan dahil walang jeep na dumadaan.
A form of informal transportation service that is not officially registered.
Due to the lack of vehicles, many habal-habal have emerged in our area.
Dahil sa kakulangan ng mga sasakyan, umusbong ang maraming habal-habal sa aming lugar.

Etymology

Local term from Mindanao referring to a form of public or private motorcycle transport.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To ride a habal-habal
To ride a habal-habal.
Sumakay ng habal-habal
To chase after a habal-habal
To chase after a habal-habal.
Habulin ang habal-habal

Related Words

Passenger
Refers to people commuting using public transport.
pamasahero
Jeepney
A type of public transport vehicle common in the Philippines.
jeepney

Slang Meanings

A rental service for motorcycles by the ride
I hope I can get a habal-habal to take me up the mountain.
Sana may habal-habal na makuha para makatungtong sa bundok.
A fast motorcycle used for transportation
The habal-habal is fast, so I didn't wait for the bus.
Mabilis ang habal-habal, kaya di na ako naghintay ng bus.
An alternative mode of transportation
The habal-habal is cheaper than a taxi.
Mas mura ang habal-habal kumpara sa taxi.