Bakwitan (en. Evacuation)

ba-kwit-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A process of evacuating from a place due to danger or disaster.

The evacuation of people took place after the strong earthquake.

Ang bakwitan ng mga tao ay naganap matapos ang malakas na lindol.

The activity of leaving a place to find safety.

Due to the flooding, the evacuation of residents was necessary.

Dahil sa pagbaha, kinakailangan ang bakwitan ng mga residente.

A term used in situations requiring immediate evacuation.

Authorities issued a warning for evacuation in communities submerged in water.

Ang mga awtoridad ay nagbigay ng babala para sa bakwitan sa mga komunidad na nalubog sa tubig.

Derived from the word 'bakwit' meaning to evacuate or flee from danger.

Let's evacuate!

An order indicating that people need to evacuate immediately.

Bakwit na tayo!

evacuee

A person or group who has evacuated from danger or disaster.

bakwit

When someone does something bad or good but gets caught or revealed.

I thought he wouldn't get caught, but his friends gave him away.

Akala ko hindi siya mahuhuli, pero bakwitan siya ng mga tropa niya.

Like getting exposed or revealed in their secrets.

He might really get caught if he keeps doing what he's doing.

Sobrang baka mabakwitan siya kung magpapatuloy siya sa mga ginagawa niya.

Intentionally or unintentionally revealing someone else's secret.

I accidentally let out his secret, I'm sorry!

Nabangkitan ko na ang sikreto niya, sorry na!