Lakang

stepnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

step
pace
walking step
measure in a process
move toward a goal

Pronunciation

LAH-kahng

Root and affixes

Base form: lakang. It can mean a physical walking step or a step/measure in a plan, process, or strategy.

Variants or conjugations

paglakang = stepping / act of moving forward
maglakang = to walk or take steps
lakang-lakang = step by step
unang lakang = first step
lak-ang = skip or omit, different word

Related words and expressions

sugod = begin
plano = plan
pamaagi = method or way
padayon = continue
biyahe = travel

Meaning and usage notes

Use “lakang” for a physical step and also for a step in a process: first step, next step, steps to achieve something. Do not confuse it with “lak-ang”, which can mean skip or omit.