Patirintasan (en. Pathway)

/pa.ti.ˈrin.ta.san/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A pathway usually used for walking or traveling.
The pathway in the park is crowded with people on Sundays.
Ang patirintasan sa parke ay puno ng mga tao sa araw ng Linggo.
A type of route selected for a specific purpose.
The map shows the pathway leading to our destination.
Ipinapakita ng mapa ang patirintasan patungo sa ating destinasyon.

Etymology

from the word 'patirinta' meaning pathway or route taken.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to communicate or make contact regarding a route.
makipagpatirintasan

Related Words

pathway
The word used to describe a pathway or road.
patirinta

Slang Meanings

shortcut; a quicker route
Juan always takes the shortcut to his house to get there faster.
Laging dinadaanan ni Juan ang patirintasan papunta sa bahay niya para mas mabilis.
way to avoid traffic
We need to find a shortcut because the road is really traffic.
Kailangan nating maghanap ng patirintasan kasi sobrang traffic sa daan.
alternative route
Sometimes, the shortcut is better even though it's not the main road.
Minsan, mas maganda ang patirintasan, kahit hindi ito yung main road.