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    Pagiwas (en. Avoidance)

    /pa-gi-was/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of avoiding or staying away from something or a situation.
    Avoiding danger is important for your safety.
    Ang pagiwas sa panganib ay mahalaga para sa iyong kaligtasan.
    A strategy to avoid negative outcomes.
    He used avoidance as a means to maintain stability.
    Gumamit siya ng pagiwas bilang isang paraan upang mapanatili ang katatagan.
    Avoidance of direct interaction or involvement.
    Avoidance of people shows his shyness.
    Ang pagiwas sa mga tao ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkamahiyain.

    Etymology

    From the word 'iwas' with the prefix 'pa-' indicating action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avoidance of danger
    The action of staying away from dangerous situations.
    pagiwas sa panganib
    avoidance of illness
    Measures taken to not contract disease.
    pagiwas sa sakit

    Related Words

    avoid
    Refers to the action of turning away or staying away.
    iwas
    refusal
    The condition of declining or not acting to participate.
    dili

    Slang Meanings

    Avoidance
    Avoid the wrong people; I don't want you to get involved.
    Iwas ka sa mga maling tao, ayokong madamay ka.
    Sneak away
    Just sneak away from him; he might get angry.
    Takas ka na lang sa kanya, baka magalit pa.
    Under wraps
    Our plans should be kept under wraps; don't tell anyone.
    Lihim na lang ang mga plano natin, huwag sabihin.