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    Matakbo (en. To run)

    ma-tak-bo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb describing movement from one place to another.
    He decided to run in the park every morning.
    Siya ay nagpasya na tumakbo sa parke tuwing umaga.
    The act of performing a task to achieve a goal with rapid steps.
    I need to run fast so I won’t miss the bus.
    Kailangan kong makatakbo ng mabilis para hindi ako mahuli ng bus.
    A mode of movement commonly used in sports.
    He succeeded in the race because of his training.
    Nagtagumpay siya sa takbuhan dahil sa kanyang pagsasanay.

    Etymology

    Tagalog origin

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    run with joy
    to run full of happiness and positive emotions
    matakbo ng kagalakan

    Related Words

    running track
    An activity or place where people run.
    takbuhan
    to run (recent)
    Present tense form of the verb 'matakbo'.
    tumakbong

    Slang Meanings

    to run fast
    He was lucky, he ran fast before the teacher caught him.
    Sumuwerte siya, tumakbo siya nang matakbo bago siya mahuli ng guro.
    to run for a competition
    His energy was different when he ran at the fun run yesterday!
    Iba ang kanyang sigla sa matakbo sa fun run kahapon!
    to rush or run around in panic
    They all ran around in panic when the fire broke out!
    Pare-pareho silang nagmatakbuhan nung naging sunog!
    to hurry up
    You might be late, run now!
    Baka mahuli ka, matakbo ka na!