Manalaktak (en. To walk around or roam)
/ma-na-lak-tak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A action that refers to moving or walking around.
He was observing while roaming around the park.
Nagmamasid siya habang manalaktak sa paligid ng parke.
A type of movement often aimed at finding a new place.
He often roams to discover new places in his town.
Madalas siyang manalaktak upang matuklasan ang mga bagong lugar sa kanyang bayan.
The action resulting in the shifting of location.
He couldn't stay still and just wanted to roam by the sea.
Hindi siya mapakali at nais lamang manalaktak sa tabi ng dagat.
Etymology
Dahil ang salitang ito ay nagmula sa mga ugaling nakaugat sa kulturang Pilipino, nagpapakita ito ng mga katangian ng sikolohiyang Pilipino.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Let's roam in the park
Let’s travel or walk around the park.
Manalaktak tayo sa park
Where should we roam?
Which place do we want to visit or explore?
Saan tayo manalaktak?
Related Words
walk
An act of walking or moving from one place to another.
lakad
stroll
Walking or visiting places for enjoyment.
pasyal
Slang Meanings
To be diligent or work hard
We need to work hard to finish the project on time.
Kailangan nating manalaktak para matapos ang proyekto sa oras.
To stay strong despite difficulties
Despite all the challenges, just stay strong.
Sa kabila ng lahat ng pagsubok, manalaktak ka lang.
Not backing down or fearing hard work
It's just right to brave the hard work because life is tough.
Tama lang na manalaktak ka kasi mahirap ang buhay.