Bumalikat (en. Dismiss)

bu-ma-li-kat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of reducing the value of something

They dismissed things that were no longer needed.

Bumalikat sila ng mga bagay na hindi na kailangan.

Removal or dismissal of a person from a position or duty

He was dismissed from his role as manager.

Bumalikat siya sa kanyang tungkulin bilang manager.

Diverting attention away from something or an issue

He dismissed negative comments about him.

Bumalikat siya sa mga negatibong komento tungkol sa kanya.

Derived from the root word 'likat' meaning 'to leave' or 'to disassemble'.

to shirk responsibility

To not accept responsibilities or duties.

bumalikat ng responsibilidad

to sidestep the issue

To refuse to focus on an important issue.

bumalikat sa isyu

refuse

The act of rejecting or dismissing something.

tanggihan

leave

The act of leaving or departing from a place.

alis

Work hard

We need to really put in the effort for this project, so let's help each other out.

Kailangan na nating bumalikat sa proyekto na 'to, kaya magtulungan tayo.

Study diligently

To pass the exam, you really need to hit the books.

Para makapasa sa exam, kailangan mo talagang bumalikat sa mga notes mo.

Persevere or work hard

You won't get ahead if you don't keep pushing, so just keep going.

Di ka aasenso kung di ka babalikat, kaya tuloy-tuloy lang.