Itawid (en. To cross over)
/i.taw.id/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of bringing or passing something from one place to another.
Bring the books to the other room.
Itawid mo ang mga libro sa kabilang silid.
The action of crossing or moving across an obstacle, such as a river or road.
We need to cross the river to get to the other town.
Kailangan nating itawid ang ilog para makarating sa kabilang bayan.
Transferring an idea or information from one person to another.
Pass the message to him as soon as possible.
Itawid mo ang mensahe sa kanya sa lalong madaling panahon.
Etymology
From the root 'tawid' meaning 'to pass' or 'to bring across'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cross the river
Cross the river or move to the other side.
itawid ang ilog
pass the message
To relay a message to another person.
itawid ang mensahe
Related Words
pass
The act of crossing or passing from one place to another.
tawid
sea
A large body of water that often needs to be crossed.
dagat
Slang Meanings
pass the responsibility or task
Pass that on to them so it will be faster.
Itawid mo na 'yan sa kanila para mas mabilis.
convey feelings or situations
Just pass on what you're feeling to me.
Basta itawid mo lang 'yung nararamdaman mo sa akin.
help or connect
Do you need help? Let's just do this together.
Kailangan mo ba ng tulong? Itawid na lang natin ito nang sama-sama.