tiket
tíket with stress marks
ticket
Usage Note
Tiket is the borrowed English ticket, used for boat, bus, plane, and cinema admission alike. Jeepneys and tricycles issue no tiket — you simply hand the driver your pamasahe.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng tiket. "
Natural Translation
I bought a ticket.
Literal Translation
Bought I of ticket.
" Nawala ang tiket ko kaya hindi ako nakasakay. "
Natural Translation
I lost my ticket so I was not able to board.
Literal Translation
Lost the ticket my so not I able-to-ride.
" Mas mura ang tiket kapag maaga kang magpareserba kaysa bumili sa mismong araw ng biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The ticket is cheaper when you reserve early than when you buy on the day of travel itself.
Literal Translation
More cheap the ticket when early you reserve than buy at same day of trip.
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