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    Trapiko (en. Traffic)

    /tra-PI-ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition in which the flow of vehicles and people is hindered or disturbed.
    Traffic in Manila is always heavy during the morning.
    Ang trapiko sa Maynila ay palaging mabigat tuwing umaga.
    The area where there are many vehicles.
    At this corner, there is always traffic because of people walking.
    Dito sa kanto, palaging may trapiko dahil sa mga naglalakad na tao.

    Etymology

    Tagalog, from the words 'trap' and 'ika' referring to road congestion or an abundance of vehicles.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heavy traffic
    In a state of severe congestion of vehicle flow.
    trapik na trapik
    traffic is terrible
    The flow of vehicles is very heavy and crowded.
    napakalubha ng trapiko

    Related Words

    vehicles
    Refers to all types of vehicles used on the road.
    mga sasakyan
    congestion
    The state of being congested or not adding to the flow.
    pagsisikip

    Slang Meanings

    traffic jam
    The traffic on EDSA is so bad, I feel like I won't make it to work.
    Sobrang trapiko sa EDSA, parang hindi ako makakaabot sa trabaho.
    the flow is really bad
    It's getting traffic, because of the number of vehicles on the road.
    Nagkaka-trapiko na, dahil sa dami ng sasakyan sa kalsada.
    blockout
    Where were you stuck in traffic? I'm in a blockout, that's why I'm late!
    Saan ka ba nagtrapiko? Blockout na ako kaya malate na ako!