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.