Ilagis (en. To evade)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of avoiding something or someone.
Avoid the obstacles to achieve your goal.
Ilagis mo ang mga sagabal upang makamit ang iyong layunin.
Moving away from a danger.
Avoid dangerous situations.
Ilagis mo ang mga delikadong sitwasyon.
Not accepting or responding to a challenge or obligation.
Evade your responsibilities at work.
Ilagis ang mga responsibilidad mo sa trabaho.

Common Phrases and Expressions

evade the problem
avoid the challenges posed by the situation
ilagis ang problema

Related Words

avoidance
The act of avoiding danger or problems.
iwas

Slang Meanings

Avoiding or being cautious about something.
You're ilagis in that conversation, it's like you really don't want to get involved.
Ilagis ka sa pag-uusap na iyon, parang ayaw mo talagang makialam.
Running away or showing off.
He ilagis as soon as he saw that they were laughing at him.
Nag-ilagis siya papalayo nang makita niyang pinagtatawanan siya.
Becoming curious or experimenting.
He's quite ilagis with all the new gimmicks in life.
Medyo ilagis na siya sa bagong mga gimik sa buhay.