Labang

to traverse; to cross; to go across; to pass oververb

Alternative meanings

to traverse; to cross; to go across; to pass over; to get through a trial; to pass through a crisis

Pronunciation

LAH-bahng

Root and affixes

Labang is used for crossing something from one side to another. Tabok also means to cross or be across, and krúsing is used for crossing/intersection.

Variants or conjugations

cross; go across; traverse; crossing place; intersection

Related words and expressions

road; river; sea; other side; crossing

Meaning and usage notes

For traversing a street, river, or distance, labang/tabok are natural. For going across a full space, labang also works. Figuratively, labang can mean to overcome a trial or crisis.