Train in Tagalog

“Train” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “tren” when referring to the railway vehicle. This term is widely used in the Philippines, especially with the popularity of the MRT, LRT, and PNR systems in Metro Manila. Understanding “train” and its various meanings will help you discuss transportation, practice, and skill development in Filipino. Discover how this versatile word is used in different contexts below.

[Words] = Train

[Definition]:

• Train /treɪn/
• Noun 1: A series of connected railway carriages or wagons moved by a locomotive or by integral motors.
• Noun 2: A sequence or series of events, thoughts, or ideas that follow one after another.
• Noun 3: A long piece of trailing material attached to the back of a formal dress or robe.
• Verb 1: To teach a person or animal a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction.
• Verb 2: To be taught or prepared for a particular activity, occupation, or skill.
• Verb 3: To point or aim something at a target.

[Synonyms] = Tren, Trena, Daong (rail vehicle), Sanayin (to train/teach), Magsanay (to practice/train), Pagsasanay (training)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I take the train to work every morning to avoid the heavy traffic on the highway.
• Ex1_PH: Sumasakay ako ng tren papasok sa trabaho tuwing umaga upang maiwasan ang mabigat na trapiko sa highway.
• Ex2_EN: The company will train all new employees on safety procedures and workplace protocols.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kumpanya ay magsasanay sa lahat ng mga bagong empleyado tungkol sa mga safety procedures at mga protokol sa trabaho.
• Ex3_EN: She has been training hard for the marathon and runs 10 kilometers every day.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay nagsasanay nang husto para sa marathon at tumatakbo ng 10 kilometro araw-araw.
• Ex4_EN: The bride’s wedding gown had a beautiful long train that extended several feet behind her.
• Ex4_PH: Ang wedding gown ng bride ay may magandang mahabang train na umabot ng ilang talampakan sa likod niya.
• Ex5_EN: The soldiers trained their weapons on the target and waited for the command to fire.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga sundalo ay itinuon ang kanilang mga armas sa target at naghintay ng utos na bumaril.