Takbo (en. Run)
/taʔbɔ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to move quickly while the feet advance.
He ran to school to avoid being late.
Tumakbo siya papunta sa paaralan upang hindi malate.
The movement done under a physical force or strength.
Run a mile to maintain your health.
Takbuhin mo ang isang mil upang mapanatili ang iyong kalusugan.
The process of moving from one place to another quickly.
They ran together in the park.
Nagtakbo sila nang magkasama sa parke.
Etymology
from the root word 'takbuhin'
Common Phrases and Expressions
run of life
events and experiences in life
takbo ng buhay
run fast
to do something quickly
tumakbo nang mabilis
Related Words
race track
Place where people run, such as a track.
takbuhan
marathon run
A long run with a distance of 42.195 kilometers.
takbong maraton
Slang Meanings
to run or hurry
Run, your cat is there!
Takbo, nandiyan na yung pusa mo!
to go or leave
Let's run to the mall! It'll be fun!
Takbo na tayo sa mall! Ang saya!
to do something quickly
Hurry, finish your project already!
Takbo, tapusin mo na yung project mo!