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    Tawiran (en. Crossing)

    /taˈwiɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A pathway that can be crossed or traversed by people or vehicles.
    It is important to have crossings at every corner of the city.
    Mahalaga na may mga tawiran sa bawat kanto ng siyudad.
    A mark or signal that encourages people to cross in a safe manner.
    Always look before crossing at the crossing.
    Laging tumingin bago tumawid sa tawiran.

    Etymology

    originating from the word 'tawid', which means to cross or to pass over.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pedestrian crossing
    A pathway for people to cross safely.
    tawiran ng tao
    vehicle crossing
    A path for vehicles to move from one side of the road to another.
    tawiran ng sasakyan

    Related Words

    cross
    The action of crossing from one side to another.
    tawid
    path
    A place traversed by people or vehicles.
    daan

    Slang Meanings

    a place or lane to cross
    Come on, let's cross here at the corner!
    Tara, tawiran tayo dito sa may kanto!
    a scam or trick
    That might just be a scam, don't be naive!
    Baka tawiran lang 'yan, huwag kang papetiks-petiks!
    shortcut
    Damn, it's far. Let's take the shortcut, it's faster!
    Tangina, ang layo. Dito tayo sa tawiran, mas mabilis!