Para! - Stop! (for jeepney/transport)

InterjectionTransportation

English Meaning

Stop! (for jeepney/transport)

Pronunciation

PAH-rah

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Shout this in a jeepney when you want to get off. Usually followed by where you want to stop.

Example Sentences

1. “Para lang diri!”

“Stop here please!”

2. “Para sa corner!”

“Stop at the corner!”

Related Words

Lugar

Place / Make room / Seat

Bayad

Payment / Pay

Cultural Note

In jeepneys, you shout 'Para!' and the driver will stop. Pass your fare forward saying 'Bayad!' and it will be handed to the driver.

Quick Reference

Bisaya

Para!

English

Stop! (for jeepney/transport)

Pronunciation

PAH-rah

Part of Speech

Interjection

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