Magpaiskape (en. To escape)
maɡ-pai-ska-pe
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to avoiding or turning away from a situation.
Let's escape from the problems instead of facing them.
Magpaiskape tayo sa mga problema sa halip na harapin ito.
An action that describes leaving a place or situation.
People quickly escaped when they heard the explosion.
Mabilis na magpaiskape ang mga tao nang marinig ang pagsabog.
Etymology
From the word 'paiskape' meaning 'to spread' or 'to avoid'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to escape from danger
to avoid or flee from a dangerous situation
magpaiskape sa panganib
Related Words
escape
The act of avoiding an undesirable situation.
pagtakas
Slang Meanings
to collude or work together without others knowing
We need to gank to avoid getting interrupted by other people.
Kailangan nating magpaiskape para hindi tayo maabala ng ibang tao.
to join a group to avoid trouble
He teamed up with them to avoid the mess.
Nagpaiskape siya sa kanila para makaiwas sa gulo.
to hide or move away from a situation or person
Because of the heat of the situation, he hid behind the house.
Dahil sa init ng sitwasyon, nagpaiskape siya sa likod ng bahay.