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    Pila (en. Line)

    /ˈpila/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A row or series of people or things arranged neatly.
    They are standing in line to enter the cinema.
    Nakatayo sila sa pila para makapasok sa sinehan.
    The process of waiting for a service or product at a specific location.
    There's a long line at the bank today.
    Mahaba ang pila sa bangko ngayon.
    An arrangement of elements, often used in technical contexts.
    There is a queue of data being passed to this system.
    May pila ng mga datos na ipinapasa sa sistemang ito.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'fila.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    line for food
    The arrangement of people waiting for food.
    pila sa pagkain
    line for tickets
    The process of waiting to buy tickets.
    pila sa ticket

    Related Words

    to queue
    The act of arranging oneself in a line.
    magpila
    waiting
    The act of doing nothing while expecting something.
    paghihintay

    Slang Meanings

    How much?
    How much for that? That's so expensive!
    Pila ng ganyan? Napaka-mahal!
    Where's the line?
    I'm in line, sis!
    Pila kasi ako ati!
    Hey, get in line!
    The person said, hey, get in line!
    Sabi ng tao, aba, pumila ka na!