Nilakmay (en. To travel)

ni-lak-may

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of fulfilling a journey from one place to another.
Juan traveled to that mountain during his vacation.
Nilakmay ni Juan ang bundok na iyon sa kanyang bakasyon.
The process of moving or flying from one location.
The family traveled to the province for two days.
Nilakmay ng pamilya ang probinsya sa loob ng dalawang araw.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'lakbay' meaning journey.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Traveled the world
Indicates traveling to various places.
Nilakmay ang mundo

Related Words

journey
The root word that indicates traveling or moving from one place.
lakbay
travel
The activity of going to another place for various purposes.
paglalakbay

Slang Meanings

Happened unexpectedly or suddenly.
I was caught off guard on the way home because it suddenly rained.
Nilakmay ako sa pag-uwi, kasi bigla na lang umulan.
Going to a place that wasn't planned or was sudden.
We spontaneously went to the beach after work.
Nilakmay kami sa beach after ng trabaho.