Queue in Tagalog

“Queue” in Tagalog is “Pila” – a common term referring to a line of people or things waiting their turn. Whether you’re waiting at a store, organizing data, or forming an orderly sequence, this word is essential for everyday Filipino communication.

Explore the complete linguistic breakdown below, including pronunciation, multiple definitions, Tagalog synonyms, and practical examples that demonstrate real-world usage in both languages.

[Words] = Queue

[Definition]:
– Queue /kjuː/
– Noun 1: A line or sequence of people or vehicles awaiting their turn to be attended to or to proceed.
– Noun 2: (Computing) A list of data items, commands, or jobs stored in order for sequential processing.
– Noun 3: A braid of hair worn at the back.
– Verb 1: To arrange or form in a queue; to line up.
– Verb 2: To wait in a line for one’s turn.

[Synonyms] = Pila, Hanay, Linya, Hilera, Pag-pila, Paghahanay, Pagsusunud-sunod.

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: There was a long queue at the grocery store during the weekend sale.
– Ex1_PH: Mayroon mahabang pila sa grocery store sa panahon ng weekend sale.

– Ex2_EN: Please queue here and wait for your number to be called.
– Ex2_PH: Mangyaring pumila dito at maghintay na tawagin ang inyong numero.

– Ex3_EN: The documents are in a queue waiting to be printed one by one.
– Ex3_PH: Ang mga dokumento ay nasa pila na naghihintay na ma-print isa-isa.

– Ex4_EN: We had to queue for over an hour just to buy concert tickets.
– Ex4_PH: Kailangan naming pumila ng mahigit isang oras para lang bumili ng ticket sa concert.

– Ex5_EN: The system automatically adds new tasks to the queue for processing.
– Ex5_PH: Ang sistema ay awtomatikong nagdadagdag ng mga bagong gawain sa pila para sa pagproseso.