maglakwatsa
maglakwátsa with stress marks
to play hooky
From root: lakwatsa
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglakwatsa
nag-lak-WAT-sa
played hooky
Present (Incomplete)
naglalakwatsa
nag-la-lak-WAT-sa
is playing hooky
Future (Contemplated)
maglalakwatsa
mag-la-lak-WAT-sa
will play hooky
Usage Note
Maglakwatsa is the actor-focus form of lakwatsa, a Spanish-derived word that can mean skipping school or work, or simply hanging out and wandering with friends. The tone shifts with who is using it — disapproving from parents or teachers, lighter and affectionate among peers.
Examples
" Ayaw kong maglakwatsa ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to wander around today.
Literal Translation
Not-want I play-hooky now.
" Mas pinili ng estudyante na maglakwatsa kaysa pumasok sa klase. "
Natural Translation
The student chose to play hooky instead of going to class.
Literal Translation
More chose of student to play hooky instead to enter in class.
" Sa halip na mag-aral para sa pagsusulit, nagpasya silang maglakwatsa sa mall hanggang dumilim ang langit. "
Natural Translation
Instead of studying for the exam, they decided to hang out at the mall until the sky grew dark.
Literal Translation
In place-of study for the exam, decided they play-hooky in mall until got-dark the sky.
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