Iskape (en. Escape)

is-kape

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of avoiding a situation or place.
His escape from arrest became a topic of conversation.
Ang kanyang iskape mula sa pagkakaaresto ay naging usap-usapan.
verb
To act in order to gain freedom or to get away from a place.
He attempted to escape from prison.
Nagtangka siyang mag-iskape mula sa kulungan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'escape'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

escape from reality
The act of fleeing from problems or daily situations.
iskape mula sa realidad

Related Words

takas
A term referring to escape or avoidance from a situation, often with negative connotations.
takas
escape of consciousness
A process of avoiding problems through non-concern.
takas ng kamalayan

Slang Meanings

escape from a situation
We escaped from work to relax at the beach.
Nag-iskape kami sa trabaho para magpahinga sa beach.
leaving abruptly or without notice
He escaped from the party when we weren't looking.
Nag-iskape siya sa party nang hindi kami nakatingin.
quickly leaving from an undesirable situation
I need to escape, it's so awkward here.
Kailangan ko nang mag-iskape, napaka-awkward dito.