ilakip

to include; to encompassverb

Alternative meanings

To include, encompass, or contain something within a set, topic, area, or explanation. It can also mean that something covers or takes several parts into account.

Pronunciation

ee-LAH-kip

Root and affixes

Root: lakip = included or part of something. Ilakip is the verbal form for including or encompassing something within a set.

Variants or conjugations

lakip = included; naglakip = included or encompassed; nalakip = was included; apil/iapil = to include or participate depending on context.

Related words and expressions

apil = include/participate; sulod = inside; tabon = cover; langkob = comprise or constitute; tanan = all/everything

Meaning and usage notes

Useful for “abarcar” as to include or encompass a topic. If the meaning is physically covering a surface, tabon or cover may be more specific depending on the sentence.