ilako
ilakô with stress marks
to peddle [it]
From root: lako
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inilako
i-ni-la-KO
peddled
Present (Incomplete)
inilalako
i-ni-la-la-KO
is being peddled
Future (Contemplated)
ilalako
i-la-la-KO
will be peddled
Usage Note
Ilako is the object-focus infinitive of lako, used when the goods being hawked or peddled are the sentence focus. Lako is closely tied to the image of the Filipino street vendor carrying wares to sell door-to-door or in markets, making ilako informal and culturally specific to small-scale vending.
Examples
" Ilako mo ang mga mangga. "
Natural Translation
Peddle the mangoes.
Literal Translation
Peddle you the mangoes.
" Tungkulin ng tindero ang ilako ang kakanin sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
It is the vendor's duty to peddle the rice cakes on the street.
Literal Translation
Duty of vendor the to peddle the rice-cake on street.
" Bago magtanghali, kailangan niyang ilako ang lahat ng kakanin upang may kita silang maiuwi sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
Before noon, she needs to peddle all the rice cakes so they have earnings to bring home.
Literal Translation
Before noon, need she peddle the all of rice-cake so-that have earnings they bring-home to house.
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