Tuway (en. Straight)

tu-way

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A direction that has no bends or twists.
We took the straight road to the church.
Dumaan kami sa tuway na daan patungong simbahan.
A state of being honest or without deceit.
His straight words gave us confidence.
Ang kanyang tuway na salita ay nagbigay ng tiwala sa amin.
verb
To turn in a straight direction.
We need to go straight on the road.
Kailangan nating tuwayin ang kalsada.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'tuwid' which means straight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Straight road
A road without bends, continuous direction.
Tuway na daan
Straight path
Following the right direction or path.
Tuway na landas

Related Words

straight
Means without bends or mistakes.
tuwid
straight
A direct without bends direction.
diretso

Slang Meanings

lazy or a lazy person
Everyone's having fun but Alex is still being lazy at home.
Ang saya-saya ngayon pero si Alex, tuway pa rin sa bahay.
not interested
He’s back in class but still has no interest, seems like he doesn’t want to study.
Bumalik na sa klase pero tuway pa rin siya, parang ayaw mag-aral.
sad or depressed
He’s very down ever since he broke up with his girlfriend.
Tuway na tuway siya simula nang makipagbreak sa girlfriend niya.