Jeepney (en. Jeepney)

jip-ni

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A passenger vehicle commonly used on the streets of the Philippines.

We rode a jeepney to the market.

Sumakay kami ng jeepney papunta sa pamilihan.

A type of public vehicle with long benches on both sides.

The jeepney can carry a lot of passengers.

Ang jeepney ay may kakayahan na magdala ng maraming pasahero.

A symbol of Filipino culture and local transportation.

The jeepney is considered one of the symbols of Filipino culture.

Itinuturing ang jeepney na isa sa mga simbolo ng kulturang Pilipino.

It originated as a form of public transportation in the Philippines, evolved from military jeeps left by Americans after the war.

Ride a jeepney

To take a ride on a public jeep.

Sumakay ng jeepney

Jeepney driver

The person driving the jeepney.

Jeepney driver

public transportation vehicle

Isang pangkalahatang termino para sa mga sasakyang ginagamit sa pampasaherong biyahe.

pampasaherong sasakyan

tricycle

A small passenger vehicle with three wheels.

tricycle

a term for someone who frequently rides jeepneys

The feels are light because it's just someone riding the jeep.

Magaang mga kilig kasi ang mama na sa jeep.

shortened term for jeepney, often used casually

Come on, let's ride the jeep to the mall!

Tara, sumakay tayo ng jeep papunta sa mall!

refers to commuters riding the jeepney

It's packed with passengers here, it's hard to get on!

Puro pasahero dito, ang hirap makasakay!

a slang term referring to where commuters gather, often lively or chaotic

We waited at the 'kangkungan' while the jeep was overflowing.

Doon kami naghintay sa kangkungan habang umaapaw yung jeep.