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    Ilag (en. Avoid)

    i-lag

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To find a way to avoid something or a situation.
    He needs to avoid talking about his problems.
    Kailangan niyang ilag ang pag-usapan ang kanyang mga problema.
    To fall and dodge away from a danger.
    The child dodged to avoid the cars.
    Ang bata ay naglalag upang makaiwas sa mga sasakyan.
    To hide or avoid danger.
    He avoided situations where he was not safe.
    Siya ay nag-ilag sa mga pagkakataong hindi siya ligtas.

    Etymology

    Focused on the root of the Tagalog language, possibly derived from the root word 'lag' meaning 'to avoid' or 'to escape'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avoid danger
    to evade or escape from potential dangers.
    ilag sa panganib
    to dodge
    to make a way to avoid.
    mag-ilag

    Related Words

    avoidance
    The act of avoiding something.
    iwas
    escape
    The act of escaping or avoiding.
    takas

    Slang Meanings

    avoid or stay away
    Just avoid the toxic people.
    Ilag ka na lang sa mga toxic na tao.
    hide
    Just hide here for now; the teacher might see you.
    Ilag ka muna dito, baka makita ka ng teacher.
    splash around
    Let's splash around in the sea to have fun!
    Mag-ilag tayo sa dagat para mag-enjoy!