Malakad (en. To walk)

ma-la-kad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The movement from one place to another using the feet.
Let's walk to the park.
Malakad tayo patungo sa parke.
The activity of walking that can be done daily.
He likes to walk every morning.
Mahilig siyang malakad tuwing umaga.
A mode of transportation that does not use a vehicle.
Walking is more enjoyable than taking a jeep.
Mas masaya ang malakad kaysa sumakay ng jeep.

Etymology

The term 'malakad' originates from the root word 'lakad' which refers to the action of moving or walking.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's walk now
It's time to leave or head to another place.
Malakad na tayo
Where are we going to walk?
Asking about the destination of the walk.
Saan tayo malakad?

Related Words

walk
The activity of moving from one place to another, usually using the feet.
lakad
foot
The part of the body used for walking.
paa

Slang Meanings

Traveling or commuting
Where are you going? I'm walking to school.
Saan ka pupunta? Malakad ako papunta sa paaralan.
Walking instead of taking a ride out of laziness
I feel too lazy to take a ride, I’ll just walk.
Parang tinatamad na akong sumakay, malakad na lang ako.
To get down or leave from a place
I’m already here, I’ll leave now!
Nandito na ako, malakad na ako!