Lakad (en. Walk)

/ˈla.kad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement from one place to another using the feet.
The walk to school is enjoyable.
Ang lakad papuntang paaralan ay masaya.
A mode of travel that does not use a vehicle.
All our walks in one day were collected.
Naipon ang lahat ng lakad namin sa isang araw.
verb
The act of walking or moving on foot.
We walked along the beach all day.
Naglakad kami sa tabing-dagat maghapon.
To move or go around using the feet.
We need to walk early so we won’t be late.
Kailangan nating maglakad ng maaga upang hindi ma-late.

Etymology

From the root 'lakad' referring to the movement of a person or animal from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walk slowly
To walk in a slow manner.
maglakad ng mabagal
walk with confidence
Walking with self-assurance.
lakad na parang may laman

Related Words

running
A faster way to move using the feet.
pagtakbo
riding
Traveling using vehicles.
pagsakay

Slang Meanings

Lazy to walk, prefers to commute.
My school is far, so I just took a jeepney, I'm too lazy to walk.
Ang layo ng school ko, kaya nag-jeep na lang ako, ang tamad ko maglakad.
Going out or hanging out with friends.
Come on, let's walk around the mall later!
Tara, lakad tayo sa mall mamaya!
To proceed or leave continuously.
Let's walk this before it rains.
Lakarin na natin 'to bago pa umulan.
To walk briskly or can be used for exercise.
I need to walk in the morning for my diet.
Kailangan kong maglakad sa umaga para sa diet ko.