Andar

operation; functioning; to runnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

operation; functioning; running of a machine; the way something works; to function; to operate; to be running

Pronunciation

ahn-DAHR

Root and affixes

Borrowed from Spanish andar, used in Cebuano especially for machines or mechanisms. Related forms: moandar, will function or start; miandar, functioned or started working; paandar, to start or put into operation.

Variants or conjugations

andar; moandar; muandar; miandar; niandar; paandar; pag-andar; maayo og andar

Related words and expressions

paandar = to start or put into operation; makina = machine; motor = engine; dagan = run or movement; trabaho = work or function; lihok = movement

Meaning and usage notes

Andar here does not mean to walk; it means to function or be running. For andar as walking, the main form is lakaw. For the functioning of an organization or process, pagpadagan may also fit depending on context.