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    Lumikas (en. To evacuate)

    lu-mi-kas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To leave out of fear or apprehension.
    Because of the fire, the entire community evacuated.
    Dahil sa sunog, lumikas ang buong komunidad.
    To leave from a place due to danger or an undesirable situation.
    The residents evacuated due to the approaching storm.
    Lumikas ang mga residente dahil sa paparating na bagyo.
    To seek a safer place.
    They evacuated to a higher ground when the flood came.
    Lumikas sila sa mataas na lugar nang dumating ang baha.

    Etymology

    root word: likas

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    evacuate as quickly as possible
    to evacuate at the earliest possible time
    lumikas ng mas mabilis

    Related Words

    natural
    related to nature or natural resources
    likas
    to safeguard
    the act of protecting or caring for something
    pangalagaan

    Slang Meanings

    to leave or escape
    We escaped from the chaos at the party.
    Lumikas kami sa gulo sa party.
    to hide or avoid
    He needs to hide so he won't get caught by the police.
    Kailangan niyang lumikas para hindi siya mahuli ng mga pulis.
    to go to a safer place
    After the earthquake, many people fled to higher ground.
    Matapos ang lindol, maraming tao ang lumikas sa mas mataas na lugar.