Tunelan (en. Tunnel)
tuˈnɛlan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An underground passage beneath the earth or a mountain.
The tunnel was used to pass under the river.
Ang tunelan ay ginamit upang dumaan sa ilalim ng ilog.
A structure created for the transportation of people or goods.
The new tunnel will ease travel from the town to the city.
Ang bagong tunelan ay magpapadali sa biyahe mula sa bayan patungong syudad.
A long and narrow passage connecting two parts.
There is a hidden tunnel under their house that they used before.
May nakatagong tunelan sa ilalim ng kanilang bahay na kanilang ginamit noon.
Etymology
Spanish: Túnel
Common Phrases and Expressions
tunnel vision
A situation where one focuses only on one thing and does not see other options.
tunnel vision
Related Words
tunnel boring machine
A machinery used for tunneling.
tunnel boring machine
tunnel escape
An escape from a prison or place using a tunnel.
tunnel escape
Slang Meanings
Be careful
You really need to be careful when walking in dark places.
Kailangan mo talagang tunelan kapag naglalakad ka sa madilim na lugar.
Care
Your care for your friends is intense, you're always there for them.
Grabe yung tunelan mo sa mga kaibigan mo, lagi kang nandiyan para sa kanila.
The world is round
I just took a turn, I've come back to my old job.
Nag-tunelan lang ako, bumalik na ako sa dating trabaho ko.
Support
I wish everyone was like you, truly showing support for people's dreams.
Sana all, pinapakita mo talaga yung tunelan sa mga pangarap ng mga tao.