Nakalikaw (en. Evaded)

/na.ka.li.kaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of avoiding a situation or person.
He evaded arrest by the police.
Nakalikaw siya sa pagkakaaresto ng mga pulis.
Restraining oneself from facing any challenge or burden.
The teacher asked not to evade the tests.
Hiniling ng guro na huwag siyang nakalikaw sa mga test.

Common Phrases and Expressions

evaded danger
avoiding a dangerous or adverse situation
nakalikaw sa panganib

Related Words

avoid
The act of avoiding or turning away.
iwas

Slang Meanings

Lost or wandering around
The lost people at the party looked like they were having fun!
Ang saya ng mga nakaligaw na tao sa party, parang lahat nag-eenjoy!
Acting lost or confused, especially around someone
He acted all lost in front of his crush, not knowing what to do.
Nagpaka-nakaligaw siya sa harap ng crush niya, hindi niya alam kung anong gagawin.