From root: lakad
Usage Note
Lakaran can refer to the specific place where an errand is conducted or a collective walking activity.
Examples
" Marami akong lakaran bukas. "
Natural Translation
I have many errands tomorrow.
Literal Translation
Many I errand tomorrow.
" Ito ang lakaran ng papel. "
Natural Translation
This is the place for the paper process.
Literal Translation
This the process-location of paper.
" Bago kami umuwi, marami pa kaming lakaran sa bayan tulad ng pagbabayad ng bayarin at pagkuha ng mga dokumento. "
Natural Translation
Before we go home, we still have many errands in town such as paying the bills and getting the documents.
Literal Translation
Before we go-home, many still we errand at town such-as paying of bills and getting of documents.
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