Bridge in Tagalog

“Bridge” in Tagalog is “Tulay” – a structure built to span physical obstacles like rivers, roads, or valleys. In the Philippines, bridges connect communities and symbolize progress, from the iconic San Juanico Bridge to small bamboo footbridges in rural areas. Discover how this essential word is used in everyday Filipino conversation.

[Words] = Bridge

[Definition]:

• Bridge /brɪdʒ/
• Noun 1: A structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle.
• Noun 2: The upper bony part of the nose.
• Noun 3: A card game for four players.
• Verb: To build or form a bridge over something; to connect or reduce the distance between two things.

[Synonyms] = Tulay, Taytayan, Tawiran, Puente, Lunsaran

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The old wooden bridge connects the two villages across the river.
– Ex1_PH: Ang lumang kahoy na tulay ay nag-uugnay ng dalawang nayon sa kabila ng ilog.

• Ex2_EN: They built a new bridge to reduce traffic congestion in the city.
– Ex2_PH: Nagtayo sila ng bagong tulay upang mabawasan ang trapik sa lungsod.

• Ex3_EN: She broke her glasses and the bridge of her nose was slightly injured.
– Ex3_PH: Nasira ang kanyang salamin at ang tulay ng kanyang ilong ay bahagyang nasugatan.

• Ex4_EN: We need to bridge the gap between theory and practice in education.
– Ex4_PH: Kailangan nating tulayin ang agwat sa pagitan ng teorya at praktis sa edukasyon.

• Ex5_EN: The San Juanico Bridge is the longest bridge in the Philippines connecting Samar and Leyte.
– Ex5_PH: Ang San Juanico Bridge ay ang pinakamahabang tulay sa Pilipinas na nag-uugnay ng Samar at Leyte.