Tawid (en. Crossing)

/ta.wid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of crossing from one area to another.
The crossing is necessary to get across the river.
Ang tawid ay kinakailangan upang makatawid sa kabila ng ilog.
The process of changing from one state to another.
The transition of people from childhood to old age is a natural part of life.
Ang tawid ng mga tao mula sa pagkamagulang patungo sa pagtanda ay isang natural na bahagi ng buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tawid' which means crossing or transferring from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

river crossing
The act of passing over a river.
tawid ilog
transition of life
Change from one way of life to another.
tawid ng buhay

Related Words

life transition
A term referring to the process of crossing changes in life.
tawid-buhay

Slang Meanings

passing on a debt or obligation
You're at it again, you still haven't paid me!
Tawid ka na naman, di ka pa rin nagbabayad sa akin!
rescuing or cutting through a situation
It seems like his family is making ends meet, but they're still saving.
Mukhang tawid na ang pamilya niya, pero nag-iipon pa rin sila.
shortcut or easier and quicker way
Do you know the shortcut to the mall?
Alam mo ba yung tawid na daan papuntang mall?