Step in Tagalog

“Step” in Tagalog translates to “Hakbang” or “Yapak”, depending on context. Whether referring to a physical movement, a stage in a process, or taking action, Tagalog offers rich vocabulary to express this common concept. Discover the nuances and usage examples below!

[Words] = Step

[Definition]:

• Step /stɛp/
• Noun 1: The act of lifting and setting down one foot or one foot after another in walking.
• Noun 2: A stage or phase in a process or series of actions.
• Noun 3: A flat surface, especially one in a series, on which to place one’s foot when moving from one level to another.
• Verb 1: To lift and set down one’s foot or one foot after another in order to walk.
• Verb 2: To move or act in a specified manner or direction.

[Synonyms] = Hakbang, Yapak, Talunton, Lakad, Tungkod, Paa, Hagdan (for stairs context)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Take one step forward and two steps back to practice the dance routine.
• Ex1_PH: Gumawa ng isang hakbang pasulong at dalawang hakbang pabalik upang magsanay sa sayaw.
• Ex2_EN: The first step in solving this problem is to identify the root cause.
• Ex2_PH: Ang unang hakbang sa paglutas ng problemang ito ay tukuyin ang pangunahing sanhi.
• Ex3_EN: She carefully climbed each step of the wooden staircase.
• Ex3_PH: Maingat niyang iniahon ang bawat baytang ng kahoy na hagdan.
• Ex4_EN: Please watch your step when entering the building.
• Ex4_PH: Paki-ingatan ang iyong yapak kapag pumapasok sa gusali.
• Ex5_EN: He took a bold step by starting his own business.
• Ex5_PH: Gumawa siya ng matapang na hakbang sa pamamagitan ng pagsisimula ng sariling negosyo.