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    Maglikaw (en. To avoid)

    /maɡlɪkaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To hide or avoid something or a situation.
    He needs to avoid problems at school.
    Kailangan niyang maglikaw sa mga problema sa paaralan.
    To avoid interaction or connection.
    He should avoid people who cause stress.
    Dapat niyang maglikaw sa mga tao na nagdudulot ng stress.
    To stray from the usual path or flow.
    Sometimes, we need to avoid our usual habits.
    Minsan, kailangan natin maglikaw sa ating mga nakasanayang gawin.

    Etymology

    Root word: likaw; Root: bend

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Avoid trouble.
    Stay away from fights or arguments.
    Maglikaw ka sa gulo.

    Related Words

    bend
    The action of changing direction or flow.
    liko

    Slang Meanings

    avoid
    Be careful with illnesses, avoid cold water!
    Magingat ka sa mga sakit, maglikaw ka sa malamig na tubig!
    keep away
    Come back here, but keep away from those people.
    Bumalik ka dito, pero maglikaw ka sa mga taong ito.
    run away
    Avoid the trouble, run away from rude people.
    Maglikaw ka sa gulo, takbuhan mo ang mga bastos na tao.