papasok
inbound / on the way to work
From root: pasok
Usage Note
Papasok describes a person or vehicle that is currently heading toward a destination or starting their shift.
Examples
" Papasok na ang tren. "
Natural Translation
The train is coming in.
Literal Translation
Inbound already the train.
" Papasok na ako sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
I am on my way to work now.
Literal Translation
Inbound already I to work.
" Maaga akong gumising kasi papasok ako ng alas-sais para maiwasan ang trapiko sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
I woke up early because I'm heading to work at six to avoid the traffic on the road.
Literal Translation
Early I woke-up because inbound I at six to avoid the traffic on road.
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