Tawirin (en. Cross)
/taˈwi.ɾin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of moving from one side to the other.
Cross the road to get to school.
Tawirin mo ang kalsada upang makarating sa paaralan.
Means to surpass or go past an obstacle.
We must cross the river before lunchtime.
Dapat nating tawirin ang ilog bago magtanghalian.
The process of passing through a location.
Cross the mountain to reach the other side.
Tawirin ang bundok upang makarating sa dako ng mga bundok.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cross the street
pass through the road or path.
tawirin ang daan
Related Words
pass
The act of moving from one side to another.
tawid
Slang Meanings
to pass or travel through something or a place
Cross the street, the snacks are right there!
Tawirin mo yung kalsada, nandiyan na ang snacks!
to travel from one point to another
Cross the mountains to get to the town.
Tawirin mo yung mga bundok para makapunta sa bayan.
to cross, often with a connotation of breaking the law
I don't know if we should cross the highway, it's dangerous.
Di ko alam kung tawirin na natin yung highway, delikado eh.