Mapalakad (en. Can walk)

/ma.pa.la.ka.d/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Has the ability to move or walk.
Because of the new tires, the vehicle can move smoothly.
Dahil sa bagong mga gulong, ang sasakyan ay mapalakad nang maayos.

Etymology

From Tagalog 'pala' meaning 'spade' or 'to dig' and 'lakad' meaning 'to walk or move.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be able to move smoothly
to be able to operate efficiently.
mapalakad ng maayos

Related Words

walk
The action of moving from one place to another.
lakad
operation
A series of steps to accomplish something.
palakad

Slang Meanings

influential person
He really knows a lot of people, he’s like the one in charge in our house.
Siya talaga, ang dami niyang kakilala, parang siya ang mapalakad sa bahay namin.
creative in networking
We need a resourceful friend to finish this project.
Kailangan ng mapalakad na kaibigan para matapos ang project na ito.
smart in management
He's really savvy, he always has a solution to the group's problems.
Sobrang mapalakad niya, lagi siyang may solusyon sa problema sa grupo.