Usage Note
Dyip is the Filipino spelling of jeep and refers to the jeepney — the stretched, brightly painted passenger vehicle that is the backbone of city and provincial routes. Fares are passed hand to hand up the aisle to the driver.
Examples
" Mura ang pamasahe sa dyip. "
Natural Translation
The fare on the jeepney is cheap.
Literal Translation
Cheap the fare at jeepney.
" Sumakay kami ng dyip papunta sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
We rode a jeepney going to the market.
Literal Translation
Rode we of jeepney going to-the market.
" Kapag rush hour ay punong-puno ang dyip kaya minsan ay nakasabit na lang ang ilang pasahero sa likuran. "
Natural Translation
During rush hour the jeepney is packed full, so sometimes a few passengers just hang on at the back.
Literal Translation
When rush hour very-full the jeepney so sometimes hanging only the some passengers at back.
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