Ruta (en. Route)

/ˈruta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A specific path or road taken by people or vehicles.
Because of traffic, we changed our route to home.
Dahil sa traffic, nagbago kami ng ruta papunta sa bahay.
A plan or system for traveling from one place to another.
Our route includes major roads and paths.
Ang aming ruta ay kinabibilangan ng mga pangunahing kalsada at daan.
A series of steps followed to achieve a goal.
The route of his career led him to a high position.
Ang ruta ng kanyang karera ay nagdala sa kanya sa mataas na posisyon.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish word 'ruta'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Route of life
A process of experiences and decisions in life.
Ruta ng buhay
Correct route
The appropriate or right path to take.
Tamang ruta

Related Words

navigation
The process of determining the right route or direction.
navigasyon
travel
The act of moving from one place to another.
travel

Slang Meanings

Drinking alcohol or beverages that are hard to resist.
Oh no, Jacob is at it again! If we stay here longer, my salary will be gone.
Nako, ruta na naman si Jacob! Kapag nagtagal pa tayo dito, mauubos ang sweldo ko.
To refer to someone as socialite or wealthy.
She seems like a ruta, she has a really nice new car.
Parang ruta siya, may napakagandang bagong sasakyan.
To become popular or known for something.
Alex is so talented! He's bigtime now, he's ruta in the music scene!
Ang galing ni Alex! Ang bigtime na niya, ruta na siya sa larangan ng musika!