tawid
táwid with stress marks
to cross a street or river
Usage Note
Tawid is the everyday word for crossing from one side to another, whether a street, river, bridge, or any boundary. The imperative 'tumawid ka' (cross now) is commonly heard from jeepney and bus conductors and traffic aides. It also appears in figurative expressions about overcoming obstacles.
Examples
" Tumawid ka nang maingat. "
Natural Translation
Cross carefully.
Literal Translation
Cross you with careful.
" Ligtas ang aming tawid sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
Our crossing of the river was safe.
Literal Translation
Safe the our crossing at river.
" Bago kami tumawid sa abalang kalsada ay tiningnan muna namin ang ilaw-trapiko upang masiguro na ligtas. "
Natural Translation
Before we crossed the busy street, we first looked at the traffic light to make sure it was safe.
Literal Translation
Before we cross at busy street looked first we the traffic-light so-that ensure that safe.
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