Karsada (en. Road)

kar-sá-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of road or street made for vehicles and people.
The road is full of vehicles during rush hour.
Ang karsada ay puno ng mga sasakyan sa oras ng rush.
A smooth surface that is used by people or animals.
Walking on the road is prohibited if there is a sidewalk.
Ipinagbabawal ang paglalakad sa karsada kung may sidewalk na.

Etymology

The influence of the Spanish contributed to the formation of this word from the Spanish word 'calzada'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broken road
a road that is damaged or in poor condition.
karsadang bulok
town road
the main road in a city or town.
karsada ng bayan

Related Words

highway
A wider road or street that accommodates more vehicles.
kalsada
quiet road
A road with little traffic or noise.
tahimik na karsada

Slang Meanings

Paved road on the street
That's why the trash left on the road can get run over by cars.
Kaya pala ang samanang iniwan sa karsada, eh nakakatakbo iyang mga kotse.
Street sharks
There are a lot of street sharks out there, each with their own tough act.
Ang daming pating sa karsada, puros ang kanya-kanyang garin na puro wagas.
Dirt road for trash
What is this? A dirt road for trash? It's so messed up with these people sitting here.
Bakit ito? Karsadang trapo? Ang labo naman ng mga nakaupong 'to.