Manalikod (en. To back away)

ma-na-li-kod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to leave or withdraw from the front to the back.

Out of fear, he quickly backed away from that situation.

Dahil sa takot, mabilis siyang manalikod mula sa sitwasyong iyon.

To move from one position to the back or where there is distance.

If you don't want a fight, you should just back away.

Kung ayaw mo ng away, dapat kang manalikod na lamang.

An action indicating retreat or avoidance.

I saw him back away when he saw his ex-friend.

Nakita kong nanalikod siya nang makita ang kanyang dating kaibigan.

Derived from the word 'salikod' which means back or behind.

back away from problems

to avoid complications or challenges.

manalikod sa problema

we need to back away

we need to avoid or not get involved.

kailangan nating manalikod

back

Refers to the rear or back part of something.

salikod

divert

Means to stray from the usual path or course.

lumihis

to leave or go without saying goodbye

She just bought a laptop, then she vanished, didn't even say goodbye.

Kabibili lang niya ng laptop, tapos niyan manalikod na siya, 'di man lang nagpapaalam.

to sneak away or escape

The teacher found out that John snuck away during the exam, that's why he didn't pass.

Nalaman ng teacher na manalikod si John sa exam, kaya hindi siya pumasa.