Lumakdang (en. To take place)

lu-mak-dang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to happen or occur at a designated time or occasion.
The wedding took place last Saturday.
Ang kasal ay lumakdang noong huling sabado.
To refer to or express a statement or event that is occurring.
People are walking in the park because events are taking place here.
Lumalakad ang mga tao sa parke dahil dito ang mga kaganapan ay lumakdang.
To occur unexpectedly at a particular place.
The changes to the plan took place without warning.
Ang pagbabago sa plinano ay lumakdang ng walang babala.

Common Phrases and Expressions

everything takes place
Everything happens at the right time.
lumakdang ang lahat
takes place on time
The specific time set is followed.
lumakdang sa tamang oras

Related Words

appointed time
Refers to the designated time or period of an event.
takdang panahon
event
An occurrence or situation that takes place at a specific time.
kaganapan

Slang Meanings

to relax or bond
Come on, let's lumakdang at home to chill!
Tara na, lumakdang tayo sa bahay para mag-chill!
to organize or arrange things
We need to lumakdang the stuff before the party.
Kailangan nating lumakdang ng mga gamit bago ang party.
to take a break or calm down
After a long and stressful day, it's better to lumakdang first.
After ng mahaba at stressful na araw, mas mabuti pang lumakdang muna.