láku

Láku is a term that can refer to several distinct things depending on the context. In some Polynesian languages, such as Samoan, láku is a verb meaning "to carry" or "to bear." It is often used in phrases related to carrying objects or bearing burdens, both literal and figurative. The pronunciation involves a distinct glottal stop before the 'a' and a rolled 'k'.

Alternatively, láku can be a surname of indigenous Filipino origin, particularly found among the Igorot people of the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Individuals with this surname are part of diverse ethnic groups with rich cultural traditions. The meaning or etymology of the surname itself is not widely documented in readily accessible sources, but it is a common identifier within these communities.

In a more general, though less common, usage, láku might appear as a transliteration from languages that do not use the Latin alphabet, where the combination of sounds and the diacritical mark are used to represent a specific phonetic value. Without further context, identifying the precise origin and meaning of "láku" can be challenging, as its interpretation is highly dependent on the linguistic or cultural background from which it originates.