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    Matakasan (en. To escape)

    /mataˈkasan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    the action of escaping or evading a situation.
    They evaded the orders of their teacher.
    Nagtakasan sila sa mga utos ng kanilang guro.
    to go to a place without following the proper procedures.
    He often escapes from his responsibilities.
    Madalas siyang matakasan sa kanyang mga responsibilidad.
    adjective
    describing the characteristic of a person or thing that is agile and able to evade.
    He is an evasive person who always gets away from problems.
    Siya ay isang matakasan na tao na laging nakakawala sa mga problema.
    able to escape or leave without being noticed.
    The elusive dog cannot be caught anywhere.
    Ang matakasan na aso ay hindi mahuli kahit saan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'takas' meaning to leave without saying goodbye or to escape.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to evade worries
    to avoid problems or issues.
    matakasan ang mga alalahanin

    Related Words

    escape
    the act of fleeing or avoiding something or someone.
    takas

    Slang Meanings

    stubborn
    He's so matakasan, he doesn’t want to listen to my advice.
    Sobrang matakasan siya, ayaw makinig sa advice ko.
    acting up
    That matakasan person, so dramatic.
    Ang matakasan mong tao, grabe sa pag-iinarte.
    always wanting to win
    Even the matakasan person always wants to come out on top.
    Pati yung matakasan, gusto palaging panalo.