Lumaktaw (en. To skip)

/luˈmaktaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of jumping or deviating from something or an event.
He skipped under the fence to get into his house.
Lumaktaw siya sa ilalim ng bakod upang makapasok sa kanyang bahay.
Not attending or participating in an event or activity.
He skipped the meeting because he had another task.
Lumaktaw siya sa pulong dahil may ibang gawain.
Skipping a part or step in a process.
He skipped some questions on the exam.
Lumaktaw siya ng ilang tanong sa pagsusulit.

Etymology

from the word 'laktaw' meaning 'to deviate' or 'to go off the usual path'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

skip a grade
to jump or skip from one grade to a higher level.
lumaktaw ng baitang

Related Words

skip
the act of jumping or avoiding something.
laktaw
jump
a means of moving from one place to another.
talon

Slang Meanings

to skip or jump
Do you need to skip your tasks just to be with your crush?
Kailangan mo bang lumaktaw sa mga gawain mo para makasama si crush?
to hide or avoid
Why did you skip our conversation? We have a lot to talk about!
Bakit lumaktaw ka sa ating usapan? Ang dami nating dapat pag-usapan!
to not join
He said he'll just skip the outing because he's too tired.
Sabi niya, lumaktaw na lang siya sa gala kasi masyadong pagod.