Tumakbo (en. Ran)

/tuˈmak.bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of moving on foot at a fast pace.
He ran to school because he was late.
Tumakbo siya papunta sa paaralan dahil huli na siya.
To undertake a run for a specific purpose.
She ran in the marathon for charity.
Tumakbo siya sa marathon para sa charity.
To move from one place to another.
He ran from home to the church.
Tumakbo siya mula bahay hanggang sa simbahan.

Etymology

from the root word 'takbo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Run fast
To move more quickly than usual.
Tumakbo ng mabilis
Run several kilometers
To run a specific distance.
Tumakbo ng ilang kilometro

Related Words

run
The noun referring to the process of running or moving on foot.
takbo

Slang Meanings

In a hurry
He ran to the classroom because he was late.
Tumakbo siya papunta sa classroom kasi nalate na siya.
Left quickly
He ran away when he saw his ex at the corner.
Tumakbo siya nang makita ang ex niya sa kanto.
Experiment with running
He ran in the rain for the challenge.
Tumakbo siya sa ilalim ng ulan para sa challenge.