Patakbuhan (en. Runway)

/pataˈkwbuhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people or vehicles go to run.
The athletes trained on the school's running track.
Ang mga atleta ay nagsanay sa patakbuhan ng paaralan.
A line or route set for running.
The running track varies in length and design depending on its purpose.
Ang patakbuhan ay may iba't ibang haba at disenyo depende sa layunin.

Etymology

Originating from the root 'takbo' meaning to run or to go.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on the track
in a place where people or vehicles run
sa patakbuhan

Related Words

run
The word meaning moving quickly on foot.
takbo
race track
Another version of patakbuhan that may refer to a running area.
takbuhan

Slang Meanings

gathering of people
At the patakbuhan, everyone was chatting and having fun.
Sa patakbuhan, ang lahat 'yung nagkukulitan at nag-uusap.
crowd of people on the road
There was no way to pass through the patakbuhan around the mall.
Walang makadaan sa patakbuhan sa paligid ng mall.