Actionverb
Lakaw
LAH-kaw
EnglishWalk / Go
Word of the Day · Sunday, June 14, 2026
Lakaw — Bisaya Word of the Day for June 14, 2026
Origin & Etymology
"Lakaw" as a bare command ("Lakaw!") means "go!" or "walk!" — but with affixes it becomes "maglakaw" (to be walking) or "paglakaw" (the act of walking, a noun).
How Bisaya Speakers Use It
Walking long distances on foot, especially in rural Visayan towns, is still a completely normal part of daily life — "lakaw lang" (just walk) is a common, unremarkable answer to "how did you get here?"
Example Sentences
Deciding to walk instead of ride
Maglakaw lang ta, duol ra man.
“Let's just walk, it's near anyway.”
Urging someone to hurry
Lakaw na, ulahi na ta!
“Let's go, we're already late!”
Describing a long walk
Nagpanaw siya nga naglakaw gikan sa balay hangtod sa simbahan.
“He/She traveled on foot from home to the church.”
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How does a rural Visayan describe getting somewhere by walking, without it sounding remarkable?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Lakaw" mean in Bisaya?
"Lakaw" means "Walk / Go" in Bisaya/Cebuano. It is a verb in the Action category, pronounced as "LAH-kaw".
How do you pronounce "Lakaw" in Cebuano?
"Lakaw" is pronounced "LAH-kaw". The stressed syllable is indicated by capital letters in the phonetic guide.
How do you use "Lakaw" in a Bisaya sentence?
Example: "Maglakaw lang ta, duol ra man." — "Let's just walk, it's near anyway.". Walking long distances on foot, especially in rural Visayan towns, is still a completely normal part of daily life — "lakaw lang" (just walk) is a common, unremarkable answer to "how did you get here?"
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