LAKWATSA

 

lakwatsa
truancy


lakwatsa
out loafing


Lakwatsa refers to when young Filipinos wander about, frequently skipping school.



Naglalakwatsa na naman si Pedro.
Peter's out roaming again.


Puro lakwatsa ang nasa isip.
Only truancy on one's mind.




The Tagalog word for 'to wander' is gala.


Gumala sa kalye.
Roamed the streets.