laktaw
laktáw with stress marks
skip over; omit
Usage Note
Laktaw is used when deliberately passing over something — a step, a page, a word, or a turn — without including it. In education it often means skipping a grade or a lesson. It can be neutral (skipping an introduction) or criticised (skipping a step in a process).
Examples
" Huwag mong laktawan ang hakbang. "
Natural Translation
Don't skip the step.
Literal Translation
Don't you-that skip the step.
" Isang mabilis na laktaw sa pahina ang ginawa ko. "
Natural Translation
I made a quick skip over the page.
Literal Translation
One fast that skip on-the page the did I.
" Kung lalaktawan mo ang unang bahagi ng manwal, hindi mo mauunawaan ang susunod na mga panuto. "
Natural Translation
If you skip the first part of the manual, you won't understand the instructions that follow.
Literal Translation
If will-skip you the first part of manual, not you will-understand the next that instructions.
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