Tunel (en. Tunnel)

tu-nel

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A structure that connects two places underground or through a mountain.
Trains pass through the tunnel to go through the mountain.
Ang mga tren ay dumadaan sa tunel upang makatawid sa bundok.
An underground passage that carries air, water, or other liquids.
There is a tunnel under the river for floodwaters.
Mayroong tunel sa ilalim ng ilog para sa mga tubig-baha.
A passage made for vehicles or people to cross underneath a road or any structure.
Pedestrians use the tunnel to cross the road safely.
Ang mga pedestrian ay gumagamit ng tunel para tumawid ng kalsada nang ligtas.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'túnel'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tunnel of hope
A metaphorical view of hope despite difficulties.
tunel ng pag-asa

Related Words

passage
A pathway or space that allows passage for people or things.
lagusan

Slang Meanings

a passageway or hole that connects two places
Where's the tunnel so we can get to the other barangay?
Saan ba yung tunel para makapunta tayo sa kabilang barangay?
a dark road or path
Wait, it looks like there's a tunnel here, we might get in trouble in the dark.
Teka, mukhang may tunel dito, baka mapahamak tayo sa dilim.
task or responsibility
We need to tunnel these tasks before the deadline ends.
Kailangan natin i-tunnel ang mga gawaing ito bago magtapos ang deadline.