Dimaiiwasan (en. To be avoided)

/di-ma-i-i-was-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of avoiding something or a situation.

We should avoid dangers on the road.

Dapat tayong dimaiiwasan ang mga panganib sa daan.

The demonstration of effort to not encounter an undesirable event.

He tries to avoid heavy traffic.

Sinisikap niyang dimaiiwasan ang mabigat na traffic.

Derived from the word 'iwas' meaning 'to avoid' and the prefix 'di-' indicating negation.

to avoid conflict

aims to not cause discord.

dimaiwasan ang alitan

avoid

A term referring to the action of avoiding.

iwas

avoidance

The process of avoiding undesirable situations.

pag-iwas

Avoiding or evading a person or situation.

Why are you avoiding him? You need to talk to him!

Bakit mo siya dimaiiwasan? Kailangan mo siyang kausapin!

Pretending to not be interested.

You're being dramatic! It’s like you're avoiding him even though you like him.

Ang drama mo! Parang dimaiiwasan mo siya kahit na mahilig ka naman.