Pagtawid (en. Crossing)

pag-taw-id

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of crossing from one part to another.
Crossing the road should be done carefully.
Ang pagtawid sa kalsada ay dapat gawin nang maingat.
A transfer from one state or situation to another.
The crossing of people from poverty is important in society.
Ang pagtawid ng mga tao mula sa kahirapan ay mahalaga sa lipunan.
verb
The action of crossing or passing.
We need to cross the bridge to reach the other side.
Kailangan nating pagtawid sa tulay upang makapunta sa kabilang bahagi.

Etymology

from the word 'tawid' meaning 'to pass' or 'to cross'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crossing the road
the act of crossing a road
pagtawid ng kalsada
crossing into life
the process of transitioning from one situation to a better condition
pagtawid sa buhay

Related Words

cross
Indicates the action of moving from one side to another.
tawid
crossing
A place or passage designated for crossing.
tawiran

Slang Meanings

To cross or to take root
It's fun when you 'pagtawid' the air outside.
Ang saya pala pag nag-pagtawid ka ng hangin sa labas.
Transitioning from one situation to another
In 'pagtawid' from her illness, she found it hard to continue working.
Sa pagtawid sa kanyang sakit, nahirapan siyang makipatuloy sa trabaho.
To change one's feelings or situation
Walking helped in 'pagtawid' of my thoughts.
Nakatulong ang paglalakad sa pagtawid ng aking isip.