Iwas (en. Avoid)

/iwas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An act of avoiding something or a situation.

Avoid eating sweets for your health.

Iwasan mo ang pagkain ng matatamis para sa iyong kalusugan.

The act of distancing or distancing oneself from danger.

One should avoid dangerous places at night.

Dapat na iwasan ang mga delikadong lugar sa gabi.

avoid vices

avoiding or turning away from bad habits.

iwas sa bisyo

avoid danger

avoiding dangerous or harmful situations.

iwas sa panganib

avoid

A verb that expresses the act of avoiding.

iwasan

hide

A verb that means to distance oneself or to hide.

magtago

Get away / Avoid

Just stay away from the mess to avoid getting involved.

Iwas ka na lang sa gulo para hindi ka ma-involve.

To dodge (something)

I just dodged my ex at the party earlier, I didn't want any drama.

Iwas lang sa ex ko sa party kanina, ayaw ko ng drama.

To escape / Flee

He managed to escape from the police, he really dodged them.

Nakatakas siya sa mga pulis, talagang iwas siya.