Kalya (en. Street)

/kal-ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A passage used for walking or driving.

Many people walk on the street in the morning.

Maraming tao ang naglalakad sa kalya sa umaga.

A part of a city or town where houses and businesses can be found.

This street is filled with shops and restaurants.

Ang kalya na ito ay puno ng mga tindahan at restawran.

town street

The main road or street in a town.

kalya ng bayan

street-related

Related to the street or social activities occurring on the street.

pangkalya

housing

Structures used for residence often found on streets.

pabahay

business

The activity that takes place on the street where shops and other commercial activities are present.

negosyo

Warning or reminder about a situation that has danger.

Warning, don't be rude to strangers, they might get angry.

Kalya, huwag kang bastos sa hindi mo kakilala, baka magalit sila.

Rebellious or hard-headed.

Oh my, that kid is really stubborn, doesn't know how to listen.

Naku, kalya talaga 'yang batang yan, hindi marunong makinig.

A word or gossip that incites a fight or argument.

That's a hot topic! So many are fighting because of that gossip.

Kalya 'yan! Ang daming nag-aaway dahil sa tsismis na 'yan.