Paglaktaw (en. Skipping)

pah-glahk-taw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of jumping or leaving out a step or part in a series.
Skipping steps in studying is not beneficial.
Ang paglaktaw sa mga hakbang sa pag-aaral ay hindi makabuti.
A form of method not completing a part.
Skipping details in the report caused confusion.
Ang paglaktaw ng mga detalye sa ulat ay nagdulot ng kalituhan.
Jumping from one thing to another without going through every step.
Skipping successes in life causes misunderstanding.
Ang paglaktaw ng mga tagumpay sa buhay ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaunawaan.
verb
To take a step to avoid or leave a part.
He often skips the training at the gym.
Madalas siyang paglaktawan ang pagsasanay sa gym.
To leap or jump from one step to another.
He decided to skip the actual preparations before the event.
Nagdesisyon siyang paglaktawan ang tunay na preparation bago ang nagyari.

Common Phrases and Expressions

class skipping
Not attending the class that one should be in.
paglaktaw ng klase
skipping an opportunity
Not taking the chances that come.
paglaktaw sa pagkakataon

Related Words

jump
The word 'laktaw' means to skip or leave from a part.
laktaw
leap
To leap is an act of jumping towards something.
talon

Slang Meanings

To skip or jump over something
If you skip class, you might get dropped.
Pag nagpaglaktaw ka sa class, baka ma-drop ka.
To neglect or overlook responsibilities
You might overlook things if you’re not careful.
Baka magpaglaktaw ka sa mga ganap kung hindi ka magiging maingat.
To rush or not take time on something
Don't rush your studies, you need that.
Huwag kang magpaglaktaw sa pag-aaral, kailangan mo yan.