sakang
sakáng with stress marks
bowlegged
Usage Note
Sakang describes legs that curve outward at the knees, a condition called bowleggedness. In Filipino casual conversation it is often used descriptively and sometimes teasingly about a person's gait. It may also describe a wide, straddling stance.
Examples
" Medyo sakang ang lakad niya. "
Natural Translation
His walk is a bit bowlegged.
Literal Translation
Somewhat bowlegged the walk his.
" Ang bata ay may sakang na binti. "
Natural Translation
The child has bowlegged legs.
Literal Translation
The child is have bowlegged that legs.
" Kahit medyo sakang ang kanyang binti, hindi ito naging hadlang upang maging mabilis siyang manlalaro ng basketbol. "
Natural Translation
Even though his legs are somewhat bowlegged, that did not stop him from becoming a fast basketball player.
Literal Translation
Even somewhat bowlegged the his leg, not this became hindrance to become fast he player of basketball.
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