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    Magsinlayo (en. To stay away)

    /mag.si.na.jo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action or movement indicating distancing from a person or thing.
    Stay away from the extreme heat of the sun.
    Magsinlayo ka sa matinding init ng araw.
    To take steps to avoid getting close to a person or situation.
    We need to stay away from the people that cause stress.
    Kailangan nating magsinlayo sa mga tao na nagdudulot ng stress.

    Etymology

    Composed of 'mag' (a prefix) and 'sinlayo' (from the root word 'layo').

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Stay away!
    To give a warning to evacuate or leave the area.
    Magsinlayo ka!

    Related Words

    distance
    The space or gap between two things or places.
    layo

    Slang Meanings

    to move away
    Just move away so you won't be bothered.
    Magsinlayo ka na lang para hindi ka maabala.
    to avoid
    Come on, let's move away from the mess!
    Tara, magsinlayo tayo mula sa gulo!
    to be on your own
    Sometimes you also need to move away and be on your own.
    Minsan kailangan mo ring magsinlayo at magsarili.