Matraffic (en. Traffic jam)
ma-tra-fik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation where the flow of vehicles is obstructed, causing slow movement or stoppage.
The traffic jam on the road caused delays in our trip.
Ang matraffic sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng pagka-antala sa aming biyahe.
The condition of the road when many vehicles meet and cause abnormal movement.
The truck overturned which caused a traffic jam on the highway.
Bumaligtad ang truck kaya't nagdulot ito ng matraffic sa highway.
Etymology
Combination of the words 'matra' and 'traffic' from English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Caught in traffic
Delayed due to heavy traffic.
Nahuli sa matraffic
Traffic-heavy route
Route that often has heavy vehicle flow.
Matraffic na ruta
Related Words
traffic
Reflects the status of vehicles on a road relating to their flow.
trapik
visibility
The ability of people to recognize traffic conditions and make the right decisions.
sibilidad
Slang Meanings
Crowded on the road
The traffic on Edsa is heavy right now, I can't move!
Ang matraffic sa Edsa ngayon, hindi na ako makagalaw!
Thick traffic
Every Friday, the roads are really crowded.
Every Friday, talagang matraffic sa mga daan.
Very slow journey
Just go home, it's so slow on the road right now!
Umuwi ka na lang, matraffic ngayon!