From root: lakbay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglakbay
nag-lak-BAY
traveled
Present (Incomplete)
naglalakbay
nag-la-lak-BAY
traveling
Future (Contemplated)
maglalakbay
mag-la-lak-BAY
will travel
Usage Note
Maglakbay is used when referring to a long journey or a formal travel experience, often implying exploration or adventure. It is more literary or formal than the common everyday term 'bumiyahe'.
Examples
" Gusto kong maglakbay. "
Natural Translation
I want to travel.
Literal Translation
Want I to travel.
" Mahilig kaming maglakbay sa ibang bansa. "
Natural Translation
We love to travel to other countries.
Literal Translation
Fond we to travel to other country.
" Pagkatapos kong makapagtipid ng sapat na pera, balak kong maglakbay sa iba't ibang lugar sa buong mundo. "
Natural Translation
After I've managed to save enough money, I plan to travel to many different places around the world.
Literal Translation
After I save of enough money, plan I travel to various places in whole world.
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