Rail in Tagalog

“Rail” in Tagalog is “Barandilya” or “Riles” depending on the context. “Barandilya” refers to a handrail or guardrail, while “Riles” means railway or train tracks. Understanding these distinctions helps you use the right term in conversation. Let’s explore the complete breakdown below.

[Words] = Rail

[Definition]

• Rail /reɪl/
• Noun 1: A bar or series of bars fixed on upright supports or attached to a wall, serving as part of a fence or barrier or as a support.
• Noun 2: A steel bar or continuous line of bars laid on the ground as one of a pair forming a railway track.
• Verb 1: To provide with a rail or rails.
• Verb 2: To complain or protest strongly and persistently about something.

[Synonyms] = Barandilya, Riles, Baluster, Gabay, Hawakan, Bakod na bakal

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: Hold onto the rail when you go down the stairs to avoid slipping.
• Ex1_PH: Hawakan ang barandilya kapag bumababa ka sa hagdan upang maiwasan ang pagkadulas.
• Ex2_EN: The train derailed when one of the rails was damaged during the storm.
• Ex2_PH: Ang tren ay lumihis nang ang isa sa mga riles ay nasira noong bagyo.
• Ex3_EN: The balcony has a decorative iron rail that adds elegance to the house.
• Ex3_PH: Ang balkonahe ay may dekoratibong barandilya na bakal na nagdadagdag ng elegansya sa bahay.
• Ex4_EN: Workers are installing new rails for the upcoming metro line expansion.
• Ex4_PH: Ang mga manggagawa ay nag-iinstol ng mga bagong riles para sa paparating na pagpapalawak ng metro line.
• Ex5_EN: She continued to rail against the unfair policy during the meeting.
• Ex5_PH: Patuloy siyang nagreklamo laban sa hindi patas na patakaran sa panahon ng pulong.