Pedestrian (en. Naglalakad)
pɛˈdɛstrɪən
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who walks, usually on pedestrian paths.
Many pedestrians walk on the street in the morning.
Maraming pedestrian ang naglalakad sa lansangan sa umaga.
A person who does not use a vehicle to travel.
The pedestrian fell on the road when he didn’t look.
Ang pedestrian ay nahulog sa kalsada nang hindi siya tumingin.
Etymology
from Latin 'pedestris' meaning 'walking'
Common Phrases and Expressions
pedestrian crossing
A crossing for pedestrians.
pedestrian crossing
Related Words
road
A place used by people and vehicles to travel.
daan
crosswalk
A part of the road that should be crossed by pedestrians.
tawiran
Slang Meanings
A simple person or someone not extraordinary.
The former celebrity has become just a pedestrian in the eyes of the public.
Ang dating artista, ngayon ay naging pedestrian na lang sa mata ng madla.
Often used as slang for those who have nothing too exciting going on in their lives.
I don't feel like going out; my life is just pedestrian right now.
Wala akong ganang lumabas, pedestrian lang kasi ang buhay ko ngayon.