Pumalakat (en. To walk)

pu-ma-la-kat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of walking or moving using the feet.
He walked to school in the morning.
Siya ay pumalakat patungo sa paaralan sa umaga.
To start or continue walking.
When he heard the call, he quickly walked in the direction of the voice.
Nang marinig niya ang tawag, mabilis siyang pumalakat sa direksyon ng boses.
To walk or move as part of a larger process or events.
As they walked in the park, they discussed their future plans.
Habang pumalakat sila sa parke, pinag-usapan nila ang kanilang mga plano sa hinaharap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

walk properly
to walk steadily and not too fast or bump into things.
pumalakat ng mabuti

Related Words

walk
A movement or action of transferring from one place to another using the feet.
lakad
exercise
Walking as part of physical activity or exercise.
buwis

Slang Meanings

To enter or go in with energy.
He burst into the house like a knock-knock joke!
Pumalakats siya sa bahay na parang knock-knock lang!
To quickly leave or go out.
As soon as class ended, we bolted out of the school.
Nang matapos ang klase, pumalakats na kami palabas ng school.