Ilap (en. Dodge)

/iˈlap/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To avoid or evade something or someone that may cause danger.

He quickly dodged the vehicle to avoid being caught.

Siya ay mabilis na umilap sa sasakyan para hindi siya maabutan.

To perform an action that demonstrates avoidance or departure.

He dodged the questions he was uncomfortable answering.

Nag-ilap siya sa mga tanong na hindi siya komportable sagutin.

To shift in another direction to avoid being affected.

He needed to dodge from difficult situations.

Kailangan niyang umilap mula sa mga mahihirap na sitwasyon.

From the root 'lap' meaning to dodge or escape.

dodged the topic

Avoided a subject or discussion.

umilap sa pag-usapan

avoidance

Taking steps to avoid or evade.

ilangan

Shy

She is very ilap around people, it's like she's not used to socializing.

Ang ilap niya sa mga tao, parang hindi siya sanay makihalubilo.

Pretentious

Why does she seem ilap with her friends? It’s like she doesn’t want to hang out with them.

Bakit parang ilap siya sa mga kaibigan niya? Parang ayaw niya silang makasama.

Being dramatic

Don’t be ilap with me, you're being way too over the top.

Huwag kang mag-ilap sa akin, sobrang OA mo na.