Lumikot (en. To move around)
lu-mi-kot
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Moves or acts around.
He moved around his bed in the middle of the night.
Siya ay lumikot sa kanyang kama sa gitna ng gabi.
Shows the execution of various actions.
He moved around the park with his friends.
Lumikot siya sa parke kasama ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
Performing actions with joy or pleasure.
The child moved around while playing outside.
Ang bata ay lumikot habang naglalaro sa labas.
Etymology
from the root word 'likot' meaning movement or action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to muse
to think carefully or consider options.
lumikot ng isip
Related Words
movement
Indicates action or movement that is often irregular or lively.
likot
Slang Meanings
to dance or move energetically
You move around quickly, like you’re so happy!
Mabilis mong lumikot, parang ang saya-saya mo!
to go around or wander
We just moved around the mall, there’s so much to buy!
Lumikot lang kami sa mall, ang daming bibilhin!
to get busy or work hard
Get to work already, there’s so much left to finish!
Lumikot ka na, dami pang kailangan matapos!