Bumuga (en. To evade)
/buˈmuga/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of avoiding or not facing something, a situation, or a person.
He evaded his teacher's call of his name.
Siya ay bumuga sa pagtawag ng kaniyang guro sa kanyang pangalan.
Avoiding an obligation or responsibility.
He evaded paying his debt.
Bumuga siya sa pagbabayad ng utang.
Finding a way to not be noticed or to not confront an issue.
He easily evaded when there was a misunderstanding.
Madali siyang bumuga kapag may hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Common Phrases and Expressions
evade responsibility
avoiding duty or obligation
bumuga sa responsibilidad
evade the situation
not confronting the current situation
bumuga sa sitwasyon
Related Words
avoidance
Avoidance is similar to evasion regarding the refusal of something.
iwas
evacuate
Evacuate can refer to leaving a situation, involving avoidance.
lumikas
Slang Meanings
burst or make a noise; to explode
It seems the volcano has finally erupted!
Mukhang bumuga ang bulkan sa wakas!
to speak out or express feelings
He finally expressed his true feelings for me.
Bumuga na siya ng totoo niyang nararamdaman sa akin.
an explosion of anger or annoyance
He blew up at me when I mentioned his name.
Bumuga siya sa akin nang mabanggit ko ang pangalan niya.