Route in Tagalog

Round in Tagalog translates to “bilog” (shape), “paikot” (around), or “labanan” (competition round), depending on context. Understanding these variations helps English speakers grasp how Filipinos express circular shapes, rotational movements, and sequential stages in everyday conversation.

[Words] = Round

[Definition]:

• Round /raʊnd/
• Adjective: Shaped like a circle or sphere; curved.
• Noun 1: A circular or spherical object or shape.
• Noun 2: A stage in a competition or sequence of events.
• Verb: To make something circular or to go around something.
• Preposition/Adverb: On all sides; around.

[Synonyms] = Bilog, Pabilog, Paikot, Labanan, Ikot, Pabiligin, Mabilog.

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The table has a round shape that fits perfectly in the dining room.
Ex1_PH: Ang mesa ay may hugis na bilog na perpektong akma sa silid-kainan.

Ex2_EN: She wore a beautiful necklace with round pearls around her neck.
Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagsuot ng magandang kuwintas na may bilog na mga perlas sa paligid ng kanyang leeg.

Ex3_EN: The boxer advanced to the final round of the championship match.
Ex3_PH: Ang boksingero ay umabot sa huling labanan ng kampeonato.

Ex4_EN: We took a walk round the park to enjoy the fresh air.
Ex4_PH: Naglakad kami paikot sa parke upang tamasahin ang sariwang hangin.

Ex5_EN: Please round the corners of this paper to make it safer for children.
Ex5_PH: Pakiusap na pabiligin ang mga sulok ng papel na ito upang gawing mas ligtas para sa mga bata.