Rondahan (en. Roundabout)

ron-dah-ahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of road where intersecting roads form a circular route for vehicles.
I often get lost in this roundabout.
Madalas akong maligaw sa rondahan na ito.
A method of managing traffic flow by creating a circular design.
The flow of vehicles is easier in the roundabout than on a straight road.
Mas madali ang daloy ng sasakyan sa rondahan kaysa sa tuwid na kalsada.
A location on the road where there are signs indicating different directions.
There are signs directing different directions at the roundabout.
May mga palatandaan na nagtuturo ng mga direksyon sa rondahan.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'ronda' meaning to patrol or circle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the roundabout
Go to a place with a circular vehicle flow.
pumunta sa rondahan

Related Words

ronda
A patrol or round, usually related to checking or monitoring.
ronda
traffic
The flow of vehicles on the road.
trapiko

Slang Meanings

hang-out or gathering place
Where are we meeting? At the rondahan, is that okay?
Saan tayo magkikita? Diyan sa rondahan, okay lang ba?
getting together with friends
Our rondahan is fun today because Marco is here.
Masaya ang rondahan naming ngayon kasi andiyan si Marco.