Makalabas (en. To be able to go out)

/ma.ka.la.bas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form expressing the ability to go out.
We can go out next week.
Makalabas tayo sa susunod na linggo.
Expresses the possibility of exiting from a place.
They managed to go out before it rained.
Makalabas na sila mula sa tahanan bago mag-ulan.
Indicates the action of exiting from an enclosed situation.
The child wants to go out of his room.
Nais ng bata na makalabas mula sa kanyang silid.

Etymology

from the root word 'labas' meaning to exit or go out.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's go out later
We will be able to go out later.
Makalabas tayo mamaya
I want to go out
I want to leave the house.
Gusto kong makalabas

Related Words

outside
The noun for the outside or opened space.
labas
departure
The action of leaving or moving from one place.
alis

Slang Meanings

to escape
It's so fun to get out, it's like being free from prison!
Ang saya na makalabas na, parang libre na sa kulungan!
to leave
I've been here for so long, I want to get out and explore!
Sobrang tagal dito, gusto ko nang makalabas at mag-explore!
to release
I need to get out to release some stress.
Kailangan kong makalabas para mag-release ng stress.