Mangiilit (en. Avoider)
/maŋɪˈilit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates avoiding something.
He will avoid people he doesn't want to be with.
Mangiilit siya sa mga tao na ayaw niyang makasama.
An act of distancing oneself from a situation or person.
One should not avoid these problems.
Hindi dapat mangiilit sa mga problemang ito.
An action of running away from something or situation.
He will avoid difficult situations.
Siya ay mangiilit sa mga sitwasyong mahirap.
Etymology
The term 'mangiilit' originates from the root word 'iliit' which means 'to avoid' or 'to evade' something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
avoidance of problems
The act of avoiding involvement in a problem.
mangiilit sa problema
Related Words
to evade
Meaning 'to evade' or 'to escape' anything that one wishes to avoid.
iliit
Slang Meanings
To return or go back to a specific condition or place
Just wait a bit at the corner, he will come soon.
Mangiilit ka lang muna sa kanto, darating na siya.
Talking to someone you expect to return
It was fun, he 'mangiilit' with me earlier!
Ang saya, nag-mangiilit siya sa akin kanina!