Lumantak (en. To wander or roam)

loo-mán-tak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of being without a specific direction or purpose.

When I roamed in the forest, I noticed strange animals.

Nang lumantak ako sa gubat, napansin ko ang mga kakaibang hayop.

Moving from one place to another that is quiet or not crowded.

I love to roam by the sea every summer.

Gustong-gusto kong lumantak sa tabi ng dagat tuwing tag-init.

Walking or going to a place with no importance placed on the destination.

Sometimes it's better to roam than to stay at home.

Minsan ay mas mabuti ang lumantak kaysa sa manatili sa bahay.

Root word: 'lanta' (yellow, withered) and 'tak' (formerly, as in run)

roaming in nature

traveling or strolling through natural landscapes

lumantak sa kalikasan

roaming without worry

traveling without a specific purpose

lumantak nang walang pag-aalala

withered

A condition of a plant or flower that has wilted or lost vitality.

lanta

walk

The movement of the legs to reach a place.

lakad

To stand up or face a difficult situation.

He confronted his boss when he found out he was behind on work.

Lumantak siya sa boss niya nang nalaman niyang may atraso siya sa trabaho.

To speak up or argue boldly.

You need to stand your ground when someone is trying to undermine you.

Kailangan mong lumantak kapag may nagbabara sa'yo.

To persist despite hardships.

He pressed on through the difficulties of life and did not give up.

Lumantak siya sa hirap ng buhay at hindi sumuko.