Pakaladkad (en. To drag)

/pɑ.kɑ.lɐd.kɑd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A action that requires strength to move an object by pulling.
Drag the table to move it to another place.
Pakaladkad mo ang mesa upang ilipat ito sa ibang lugar.
A movement that results in the shifting of an object from one position to another.
Because of his strength, he easily dragged his friend through the sand.
Dahil sa kanyang lakas, madali niyang pakaladkad ang kanyang kaibigan sa buhangin.
Method of moving using slight force as kinetic.
He used a string to drag the box.
Ginamit niya ang pisi upang pakaladkad ang kahon.

Etymology

Combined words 'paka' and 'ladkad'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dragging the bag
to use strength to pull the bag.
pakaladkad ng bag

Related Words

pull
An action of pulling or dragging an object.
hatak
lift
An action related to lifting an object.
buhat

Slang Meanings

as in 'almost going to disappear'
Your cellphone might just slide off the table if you don't pay attention.
Baka pakaladkad pa 'yang cellphone mo sa mesa kung di ka makinig.
to slide or make something move messily
Don’t slide around there, your things might fall on the floor.
Wag kang pakaladkad diyan, baka magtuslos sa sahig ang mga gamit mo.
to be in a mess or chaotic state
You seem to be just dragging through your life, it’s a complete mess.
Parang pakaladkad ka na lang sa buhay mo, sirang-sira na eh.