Pagkailay (en. Escape)

/paɡˈkaɪlaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of escaping or leaving from a situation or event.
Escaping from a complicated situation is necessary.
Ang pagkailay mula sa masalimuot na sitwasyon ay kinakailangan.
A means of leaving related to safe escape.
The escape happened during a time of danger.
Nangyari ang pagkailay sa oras ng panganib.
The process of avoiding problems or danger.
We need an escape from our troubles.
Kailangan natin ng pagkailay mula sa mga suliranin.

Etymology

root word 'kailay' meaning departure or escape from a situation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

escape from reality
escaping from an undesirable situation.
pagkailay mula sa realidad

Related Words

escape artist
the ability to get out of a complicated situation.
makalay

Slang Meanings

Beauty or attractiveness
Her pagkailay is mesmerizing, she's so beautiful!
Ang pagkailay niya ay nakaka-spiral, ang ganda!
Charm or charisma
Jess really has the pagkailay even in simple clothes.
May pagkailay talaga si Jess kahit simpleng damit lang suot niya.
Need for attention or recognition
She really needs pagkailay on her blog, that's why she keeps posting.
Sobrang kailangan niya ng pagkailay sa blog niya, kaya nagpo-post siya palagi.