Tawiranngtao (en. Pedestrian crossing)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people may cross the road.
There is a pedestrian crossing in front of the school, making it safe for students to cross.
May tawiranngtao sa harap ng paaralan kaya ligtas ang mga estudyante na tumatawid.
A signal or marking on the road instructing drivers to give priority to pedestrians.
Vehicles must stop when there are people at the pedestrian crossing.
Dapat tumigil ang mga sasakyan kapag may tao sa tawiranngtao.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cross at the pedestrian crossing.
Cross at the designated area for people.
Tumawid sa tawiranngtao.
Related Words
road
A part of the land used for the movement of vehicles.
daan
sign
A marker that provides information to drivers and pedestrians.
senyales
Slang Meanings
Doing something the wrong way
That's crazy, she's at it again, tawiranngtao in getting a higher grade!
Grabe yun, tawiranngtao na naman siya sa pagkuha ng mas mataas na grado!
Committing a sin or breaking the rules
It's fine, we only tawiranngtao on the rules of the game sometimes.
Ayos lang, minsan lang kami nagtawiranngtao sa mga rules sa laro.
Need a good exchange or favor
But don't tawiranngtao others, there should be space for kindness too.
Ngunit huwag kang magtawiranngtao sa ibang tao, dapat may puwang din sa kabutihan.