Lakit (en. Footwear)

lah-kit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing worn on the feet.
I need to buy a new footwear for my wedding.
Kailangan kong bumili ng bagong lakit para sa aking kasal.
An element of clothing that provides protection to the feet.
Her footwear has a beautiful design.
Maganda ang design ng kanyang lakit.

Etymology

from the Spanish word 'laco', meaning to hold or to carry happiness.

Common Phrases and Expressions

My footwear is comfortable.
My clothing on my feet is comfortable.
Kumportable ang lakit ko

Related Words

slippers
A type of footwear often used at home.
tsinelas
heels
A type of footwear with a heel or elevation.
sapatong

Slang Meanings

Blunder or mess-up
Oh man, that was a big flop! No one won in the raffle yesterday.
Naku, ang laki ng laki ng laki! Walang nanalo sa raffle kahapon.
Abnormal or funny situation
Wow, this situation is huge! There are so many people outside.
Grabe, ang laki ng sitwasyon na 'to! Ang daming tao sa labas.