libot
líbot with stress marks
surroundings; to rove or tour
Usage Note
Libot means to go around, tour, or wander through an area. As a noun it refers to one's surroundings or the act of going around. 'Mag-libot' is commonly used when exploring a new city or doing a quick tour of a market or venue.
Examples
" Maglibot tayo sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
Let's go around the market.
Literal Translation
Go-around we at market.
" Maganda ang libot. "
Natural Translation
The surroundings are beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the surroundings.
" Bago kami umuwi, naglibot muna kami sa lumang bahagi ng lungsod para makita ang mga makasaysayang gusali. "
Natural Translation
Before we went home, we first toured around the old part of the city to see the historic buildings.
Literal Translation
Before we go-home, toured-around first we at old part of city so-that see the historic buildings.
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