mag-commute
To commute in Tagalog is mag-commute.
In Tagalog, mag-commute specifically refers to using public transportation (like buses, jeepneys or trains) rather than driving a private vehicle.
Meaning: to regularly travel to and from work, school etc. (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The prefix 'mag-' is added to the English loanword 'commute' to turn it into a Tagalog verb.
How does it change in a sentence?
The past tense of 'mag-commute' is nag-commute. The progressive/present tense of 'mag-commute' is nagko-commute.
Did you know?
- The act of mag-commute often involves 'passing' fare for other passengers, where you hand your money to a stranger who then passes it forward to the driver.
- While mag-commute implies public transport, the phrase hatid-sundo describes the opposite experience of being dropped off and picked up by someone else.
- In the Philippines, the most iconic part of the mag-commute experience is the jeepney, where passengers signal the driver to stop by tapping a coin on the ceiling or shouting para.
Examples in context
- bumaba sa tinatawag na estasyonGet off at the so-called station
- Mag-commute ako araw-araw papuntang opisina.I commute to the office every day.
- Ayaw ko nang mag-commute dahil sa trapik.I don't want to commute anymore because of the traffic.
- Mas mabilis ba kung mag-commute kaysa mag-drive?Is it faster to commute than to drive?
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are talking about their morning routines at a cafe.
- ChristinaJuan, mag-commute ka ba papuntang trabaho?Juan, do you commute to work?
- JuanOo, Christina. Medyo nakakapagod ang mag-commute.Yes, Christina. Commuting is a bit tiring.
- ChristinaGusto mo bang mag-drive na lang?Do you want to just drive instead?
- JuanGusto ko, pero mahirap maghanap ng parking.I do, but it's hard to find parking.
