From root: tren
Usage Note
Nakatren is an adjective describing someone who is currently riding or on board a train. Use it to indicate someone's current location or state of travel, such as saying nakatren na sila for they are already on the train.
Examples
" Nakatren na ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I'm on the train now.
Literal Translation
On-train already I now.
" Siya ay nakatren papuntang opisina. "
Natural Translation
He is on a train going to the office.
Literal Translation
He is on-a-train going-to office.
" Nakatren na kami nang matanggap ko ang tawag na kinansela na pala ang pulong. "
Natural Translation
We were already on the train when I got the call that the meeting had actually been canceled.
Literal Translation
On-train already we when received I the call that canceled already apparently the meeting.
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