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    Ikadkad (en. To toil)

    /ikadˈkad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A form of verb that refers to the act of exerting great effort or working hard.
    He toiled to finish the project on time.
    Siya ay nag-ikadkad upang matapos ang proyekto sa takdang oras.
    Can refer to physical effort that results in sweating.
    The farmers toiled in the heat of the sun.
    Ang mga magsasaka ay nag-ikadkad sa init ng araw.
    Indicates more of a cooperative or collective effort.
    The community toiled together to rebuild their school.
    Ang komunidad ay nag-ikadkad upang muling itayo ang kanilang paaralan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'kadkad' meaning 'to sweat' or 'to toil'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Put in all your strength.
    Give all your strength and effort.
    Ikadkad mo ang lahat ng iyong lakas.

    Related Words

    kadkad
    Means to work hard or sweat.
    kadkad
    pagsusumikap
    The activity of dedicating time and effort towards a goal.
    pagsusumikap

    Slang Meanings

    Quick running or escaping.
    When he saw the teacher, he sprinted away.
    Nang makita niya ang guro, ikadkad siya papalayo.
    Running away without thinking.
    He didn't think, he just ran away from the problem.
    Hindi siya nag-isip, basta ikadkad na lang siya palayo sa problema.