Usage Note
Tagalakad are a subgroup of the Blaan people, one of the indigenous Lumad communities of Mindanao. Their name combines the taga- prefix with lakad (walk), suggesting 'the walking people' or 'people of the trail,' and they are recognized under Philippine indigenous peoples' legislation.
Examples
" May kapitbahay kaming Tagalakad. "
Natural Translation
We have a Tagalakad neighbor.
Literal Translation
Has neighbor we Tagalakad.
" May nakilala akong Tagalakad. "
Natural Translation
I met someone from the Bilaan group in Mindanao.
Literal Translation
Has met I Bilaan group in Mindanao.
" Ayon sa mga matatanda, ang mga Tagalakad ay tinawag na ganoon dahil sa kanilang ugaling maglakbay nang malayo sa kabundukan upang maghanap ng bagong taniman. "
Natural Translation
According to the elders, the Tagalakad were called that because of their habit of traveling far into the mountains to look for new farmland.
Literal Translation
According to the elders, the Tagalakad are called that because of their habit travel far in mountains to search of new farmland.
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