Mangilag (en. To avoid)

/maŋˈɪlag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform the action of avoiding a person or thing.

Avoid negative people to maintain your happiness.

Mangilag ka sa mga negatibong tao upang mapanatili ang iyong kasiyahan.

Not engaging or coming into contact with a person in a particular situation.

He started to avoid his classmates after the incident.

Nagsimula siyang mangilag sa kanyang mga kaklase matapos ang insidente.

Steering clear of a task or issue that may cause misunderstandings.

Avoid political discussions if you don’t want to argue.

Mangilag sa mga usaping pulitikal kung ayaw mong makipagtalo.

derived from the word 'gilag' which means to avoid or steer clear of a person or thing.

avoid conflicts

steer clear of troubles or disputes.

mangilag sa gulo

avoid bad influences

steer clear of people or things that may have a negative impact.

mangilag sa masamang impluwensya

avoidance

The act of not approaching or confronting.

pag-iwas

afraid or shy

When he saw Ella, he seemed to be shy in front of her.

Nang makita niya si Ella, parang nangilag siya sa harap niya.

to avoid a person or situation

When Mark is around, I avoid him so I just left.

Kapag nandiyan si Mark, nangilag ako kaya umalis na lang ako.