Skip in Tagalog

“Skip” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “laktaw” or “lumukso”, depending on the context—whether you mean to jump over something or to omit/bypass something. Understanding the nuances of this word helps you use it correctly in different Filipino conversations and situations.

[Words] = Skip

[Definition]:

• Skip /skɪp/
• Verb 1: To move along lightly, stepping from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce.
• Verb 2: To omit or bypass something intentionally.
• Verb 3: To jump over something quickly.
• Noun: A light, bouncing step or movement.

[Synonyms] = Laktaw, Lumukso, Talunan, Lumampas, Tumalon

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The children skip happily across the playground during recess.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay masayang lumalaktaw sa palaruan sa oras ng recess.
• Ex2_EN: You should never skip breakfast as it is the most important meal of the day.
• Ex2_PH: Hindi mo dapat laktawan ang almusal dahil ito ang pinakamahalagang pagkain sa buong araw.
• Ex3_EN: She decided to skip the meeting because she had another urgent appointment.
• Ex3_PH: Nagpasya siyang laktawan ang pulong dahil mayroon siyang ibang madaliang appointment.
• Ex4_EN: The stone will skip across the water if you throw it at the right angle.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bato ay lalaktaw sa ibabaw ng tubig kung ihahagis mo ito sa tamang anggulo.
• Ex5_EN: Don’t skip any chapters in this book because every part is important to the story.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag laktawan ang anumang kabanata sa aklat na ito dahil ang bawat bahagi ay mahalaga sa kuwento.