This is a Tagalog transliteration of the English word “escalator” (moving staircase).
eskaleytor
escalator
Sumakay tayo ng eskaleytor.
Let’s ride the escalator.
Hindi gumagana ang eskaleytor.
The escalator’s not working.
Pagod na ang mga binti ko.
My legs are tired already.
Masakit na ang paa ko.
My feet hurt already.
spelling variations: eskeleytor, eskelaytor
The Philippine Language Commission advocates the usage of the Spanish-derived term eskaládor.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
eskaládor: hagdanang pinaaandar ng elektrisidad
