kalye
kálye with stress marks
street
Usage Note
Kalye is the most common word for street used in both daily conversation and formal addresses. It is an essential term for navigating urban areas and giving directions throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Tumatawid ako sa kalye. "
Natural Translation
I am crossing the street.
Literal Translation
Crossing I in street.
" Maraming tao sa kalye. "
Natural Translation
There are many people on the street.
Literal Translation
Many people in street.
" Mag-ingat ka sa pagtawid sa kalye dahil mabilis ang mga sasakyan dito sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
Be careful crossing the street because the vehicles here in the city are fast.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you in crossing in street because fast the vehicles here in city.
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