Kiluwa (en. Toll)

/kiˈluwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A payment required to pass through a road or bridge.
You need to pay a toll before you can cross the bridge.
Kailangan mong magbayad ng kiluwa bago ka makadaan sa tulay.
A charge imposed for the use of a specific facility.
Due to the toll, we had income for the maintenance of the road.
Dahil sa kiluwa, nagkaroon kami ng kita para sa pagpapanatili ng daan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

toll of the bridge
charge for using the bridge
kiluwa ng tulay

Related Words

bridge
A structure that connects two sides of water or valley.
tulay
road
A pathway for the travel of people or vehicles.
daan

Slang Meanings

Playful or fond of 'kilig'
That person is so kiluwa when texting their crush.
Sobrang kiluwa niyan pag nagtetext sila nung crush niya.
Joking or flirty about love
They just took all their real feelings as a joke because they're kiluwa!
Kinuha lang niyang biro ang lahat ng totoong nararamdaman niya, kiluwa kasi siya!