Usage Note
Tren is the standard term for rail transport in the Philippines, including the LRT, MRT, and PNR systems. It is a common word in daily commuting conversations, especially within Metro Manila.
Examples
" Mabilis ang tren papuntang siyudad. "
Natural Translation
The train to the city is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the train going-to city.
" Sumasakay ako sa tren. "
Natural Translation
I ride on the train.
Literal Translation
Ride I on train.
" Tuwing umaga, napakaraming tao sa tren kaya minsan ay hindi na ako makasakay sa unang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
Every morning there are so many people on the train that sometimes I can't even get on the first trip.
Literal Translation
Every morning, very-many people on train so sometimes is not anymore I can-board on first trip.
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