Magtawid (en. To cross)

/magtawid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To find a way to make it across something.
He needs to cross people to the other side of the river.
Kailangan niyang magtawid ng mga tao sa kabilang bahagi ng ilog.
To bring or deliver to a place.
He made sure to cross acquaintances to the incoming people.
Sinigurado niyang magtawid ng mga kakilala sa mga papasok na tao.
To move from one side to the other.
Here, cross at the corner to enter the park.
Dito, magtawid ka sa kanto upang makapasok sa parke.

Etymology

From the root word 'tawid' meaning 'to cross'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cross the river
to cross a river or water body
magtawid ng ilog
cross the street
to cross the street or road
magtawid ng daan

Related Words

crossing
The act of moving from one side to the other.
tawid
crossing
A place or area where one can cross.
tawiran

Slang Meanings

To pass or share information to others.
Just pass it on to our group so they can know the whole story.
Magtawid ka na lang sa grupo natin para malaman nila ang buong kwento.
To bring food or drinks to a place.
Bring some spaghetti to the gathering later, okay!
Magtawid ka ng spaghetti sa handaan mamaya ha!
To pass or succeed in an exam or test.
I passed that exam even though I didn't review.
Nakapagtawid ako sa exam na 'yon kahit na hindi ako nag-review.