Iwasan (en. Avoid)

i-wa-san

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of avoiding a person or thing.
You should avoid associating with bad people.
Dapat mong iwasan ang pakikisama sa mga masamang tao.
The effort to not be included or connected.
He aims to avoid any obstacles in his work.
Nilalayon niya na iwasan ang anumang uri ng sagabal sa kanyang trabaho.

Etymology

Iwasan comes from the root word 'iwas' which means to avoid or to steer clear of.

Common Phrases and Expressions

avoid trouble
Be careful to not get involved in problems.
iwasan ang gulo

Related Words

avoid
The root word meaning to steer clear.
iwas

Slang Meanings

just avoid it
Just avoid negative people.
Iwasan mo na ang mga negatibong tao.
let go
Let go of your problems.
Let go mo na yung mga problema mo.
forget it
Forget about him!
Kalimutan mo na siya!
oh my god, just avoid that!
Oh my god, just avoid that! It's so toxic!
Diyos ko, iwasan mo na yan! Napaka-toxic!