Tawpo (en. Cross)
ˈtaʊ.poʊ
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to the movement from one side to another.
We need to cross the river to get to the other town.
Kailangan nating tawpo ang ilog upang makapunta sa kabilang bayan.
The process of passing through or climbing over an obstacle.
Let's carefully cross over this wall.
Dahan-dahan tayong tawpo sa pader na ito.
Etymology
Tagalog word derived from the verb 'tawid' meaning 'to pass through' or 'to cross over'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cross the boundary
to cross a boundary or limit.
tawpo sa hangganan
Related Words
tawid
Introduces the process of crossing or passing.
tawid
Slang Meanings
who are you with
Ask already, what's up? Ask your friend if they're also around.
Tawpo ka na, anong meron? Tanong mo na sa kaibigan mo kung tawpo rin siya.
let's gather together
Let's meet up later in front of the church.
Tawpo tayo mamaya sa harap ng simbahan.
let's meet up
Let's hang out at the mall after class.
Tawpo tayo sa mall after ng klase.