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.