Kaaalis (en. Departure)

/ka-a-lis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or act of leaving.
The departure started early in the morning.
Ang kaaalis ay nagsimula nang maaga ng umaga.
A specific time or situation when a person or thing is leaving.
Announcement of the train's departure at the station.
Anunsiyo ng kaaalis ng tren sa istasyon.

Etymology

From the word 'alis' meaning to leave.

Common Phrases and Expressions

departure of the airplane
Time of the airplane's departure from the airport.
kaaalis ng eroplano
departure of the bus
Time of the bus's departure from the bus terminal.
kaaalis ng bus

Related Words

leave
The act of leaving or escaping.
alis
arrival
The opposite of departure; refers to arrival.
darating

Slang Meanings

leaving now
I'll pick you up later, I'm leaving now.
Saka na lang kita susunduin, kaaalis ko lang.
in a hurry
I'm leaving, I'm in a hurry!
Kaalis na ako, nagmamamadali na 'ko!
have plans
I have plans later, I'm leaving.
May lakad na ako mamaya, kaaalis na ko.