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    Likaw (en. Avoid)

    /likaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To avoid; not to enter or participate in something.
    He will turn at the corner to avoid being seen by his friend.
    Liliko siya sa kanto para hindi makita ng kanyang kaibigan.
    To refrain from interfering in a situation.
    He needs to avoid the trouble of his colleagues.
    Kailangan niyang likawan ang gulo ng kanyang mga kasamahan.
    To go around something instead of passing through it.
    Due to the blocked road, they had to avoid it through another route.
    Dahil sa baradong daan, nalikaw sila sa ibang ruta.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'likaw' meaning to evade or separate.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avoid the trouble
    avoid a big problem or conflict
    likawan ang gulo
    avoid occasional involvement
    do not interfere too much in unnecessary matters
    likawan ang paminsan-minsan

    Related Words

    bend
    To incline or turn from the main direction.
    liko

    Slang Meanings

    You're the only one I want.
    There's no one else, it's really you, bro.
    Wala nang iba, ikaw na talaga, bro.
    You're the best.
    You're so good, you're the best!
    Sobrang galing mo, ikaw na!
    Wow, you're something else!
    You got everything, wow, you're something else!
    Nakuha mo lahat, ikaw na, ang tindi!
    You're the star!
    In our story, you're the star!
    Sa kwento natin, ikaw ang bida!