Kotse (en. Car)
/kot-se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of vehicle with wheels used for travel.
He bought a new car for their family.
Bumili siya ng bagong kotse para sa kanilang pamilya.
A vehicle with seats for people and a gasoline or electric engine.
Many people drive cars on the streets.
Maraming tao ang nagmamaneho ng kotse sa mga lansangan.
A device used for transportation.
We need a car to travel more easily.
Kailangan natin ng kotse para makapagbiyahe nang mas madali.
Etymology
Derived from the Spanish word 'coche'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fast car
a car with high speed or performance
mabilis na kotse
family car
a car used for the whole family
kotse ng pamilya
Related Words
fast
indicates time of travel quickly
mabilis
drive
the action of operating a car
maneho
Slang Meanings
Vehicle
His car is super cool!
Yung kotse niya, sobrang astig!
Rides
I might buy a new car for the rides.
Baka bumili ako ng bagong kotse para sa mga rides.
Playing car games
We're playing car games on the street.
Naglalaro kami ng kotse-kotsehan sa kalsada.
Wheels
I've got my wheels, let's go!
Nasa akin ang mga wheels ko, tara na!