Pagaalis (en. Removal)

/pa.ɡa.alis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of removing something from a place.
The removal of waste is important for the cleanliness of the environment.
Ang pagaalis ng mga basura ay mahalaga sa kalinisan ng kapaligiran.
The act of leaving or removing a person or thing.
The removal of foreigners is carried out under the law.
Ang pagaalis ng mga banyaga ay isinasagawa sa ilalim ng batas.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'alis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Removal of problems
The process of solving or removing problems.
Pagaalis ng problema

Related Words

leave
The root word describing the act of leaving.
alis

Slang Meanings

Backing out or withdrawing from a commitment.
Wow, he backed out of our discussion earlier.
Grabe, nag-pagaalis siya sa usapan natin kanina.
Always leaving or removing oneself from a situation.
He's leaving again, he really doesn't want to get involved.
Pagaalis na naman siya, ayaw niya talagang makisali.
Removing oneself from group interactions.
He's distancing himself from our group, seems like he's not into it anymore.
Pagaalis na siya sa barkada natin, parang wala na siyang gana.