Magbus (en. To take the bus)

maɡ-bus

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To use a bus as a means of transportation.
We took the bus to Manila last week.
Nagbus kami papunta sa Maynila noong isang linggo.
The act of riding the bus.
He often takes the bus to school.
Madalas siyang magbus papunta sa paaralan.

Etymology

from the word 'bus' and the prefix 'mag-' which describes an action or process

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's start taking the bus.
It's time to take the bus.
Magsimula na tayong magbus.

Related Words

bus
A type of passenger vehicle commonly used for mass transit.
bus
vehicle
Any type of motorized transportation.
sasakyan

Slang Meanings

to honk the horn
The driver always honks the horn when there's traffic.
Laging nagbabus ng busina yung driver kapag may traffic.
to mooch or to borrow without asking
In the bus, I often mooch chips from my neighbor.
Sa bus, madalas ako magbus ng chips mula sa katabi ko.