Krusnadaan (en. Crossroad)

kroos-na-daan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A symbol of choosing a path in life.
I often reflect on my crossroads in life.
Madalas akong nag-iisip sa aking krusnadaan sa buhay.
A place where two or more roads meet.
The crossroads is an important part of our city.
Ang krusnadaan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating lungsod.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'cross' meaning a symbol of faith, and 'passed' which originates from 'way' meaning path or method.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Arrived at a crossroads
Faced a crucial decision in life.
Dumating sa krusnadaan

Related Words

way
One of the parts of the crossroads, often referring to a route or path.
daan
choose
An action involved in crossing the crossroads.
piliin

Slang Meanings

So many problems that seem never-ending.
When you are krusnadaan in life, you really need to have courage.
Pag nag-krusnadaan ka sa buhay, kailangan mo talaga ng lakas ng loob.
Feeling stuck in a tough situation.
I'm really krusnadaan with what's happening in the office right now.
Talaga namang krusnadaan ako sa mga nangyayari sa opisina ngayon.
Caught in the middle of a fight, but with a hint of sadness.
There I go again, krusnadaan at school, so many assignments!
Ayun, krusnadaan na naman ako sa school, ang dami ng assignments!