Takilya (en. Kiosk)

/tɑˈkiʎɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small structure or room that offers services or products.
We went to the ticket booth to buy tickets for the show.
Pumunta kami sa takilya upang bumili ng tiket para sa palabas.
A location where tickets for events or public transportation can be purchased.
The ticket booth at the train station opens at eight in the morning.
Ang takilya sa istasyon ng tren ay bukas mula alas-otso ng umaga.
Space allocated for transactions or purchases in public places.
Many people are standing in line at the movie theater's ticket booth.
Maraming tao ang nakatayo sa pila sa takilya ng sinehan.

Etymology

Spanish word 'taquilla', meaning 'kiosk' or 'ticket booth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Movie ticket booth
A ticket booth specifically for selling tickets to movies.
Takilya ng sinehan
Where is the ticket booth?
A question asking where the location for buying tickets is.
Saan ang takilya?

Related Words

ticket
A piece of paper or electronic document that proves purchase for a service or event.
tiket

Slang Meanings

Movie theater
Let's go to the takilya, I want to watch the new movie!
Tara na sa takilya, gusto kong manood ng bagong pelikula!
Place to relax and enjoy
We went to the takilya to unwind after the exams.
Pumunta kami sa takilya para mag-unwind pagkatapos ng exams.
Chill spot with friends
We all went to the takilya, there weren't many people.
Sama-sama kami sa takilya, walang gaanong tao.