Lakdawan (en. To bypass)

/lak·da·wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that avoids or bypasses an object or place.

Bypass the crowded road to avoid traffic.

Lakdawan mo ang masikip na kalsada upang hindi ka ma-trapik.

To choose a different route instead of taking the usual path.

You need to bypass obstacles to reach your destination.

Kailangan mong lakdawan ang mga hadlang para makarating sa iyong destinasyon.

To walk around an object instead of going through it.

Let's bypass the pond and go to the other side.

Lakdawan natin ang pond at dumaan tayo sa kabilang bahagi.

Purely Tagalog

bypass the problem

to avoid or not engage with an issue.

lakdawan ang problema

walk

an action of movement from one place to another by walking.

lakad

avoid

an action aimed at avoiding danger or obstacles.

iwas

a way of avoiding or turning away

Just avoid those toxic people, they only bring stress.

Lakdawan mo na yung mga toxic na tao, kasi stress lang sila.

not attending or skipping

I'm going to skip the party, I'd rather sleep.

Lakdawan ko na yung party, mas gusto kong matulog.

running away from a situation

Just run away from that problem, it's not worth it.

Lakdawan mo na 'yang problema, it's not worth it.