Magtiwasan (en. To avoid)

mag-ti-was-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or activity of avoiding something.
We must avoid situations that may harm us.
Dapat tayong magtiwasan sa mga sitwasyon na maaaring makasama sa atin.
To use oneself to not confront danger or trouble.
Sometimes we need to avoid problems in life.
Minsan ay kinakailangang magtiwasan ng mga problema sa buhay.
The act of avoiding challenges or provocations.
He decided to avoid arguments.
Nagdesisyon siyang magtiwasan sa mga pakikipagtalo.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tiwas' meaning to avoid.

Common Phrases and Expressions

avoid danger
avoid any form of danger or risk that may arise.
magtiwasan sa panganib
collaborate to avoid
join forces to avoid danger.
magtulungan upang magtiwasan

Related Words

tiwas
The term 'tiwas' is the root that describes the knowledge or ability to avoid.
tiwas

Slang Meanings

to avoid trouble or problems
We should just stay clear to avoid any fights.
Dapat magtiwasan na lang tayo para walang away.
to be aloof
Why would you stay away from them? They're too toxic.
Bakit ka magtiwasan sa kanila? Masyado naman silang toxic.
not to get involved
Sometimes it’s better to just stay away from issues.
Minsan mas mabuti pang magtiwasan na lang sa mga isyu.