Pagkaurong (en. Retreat)

/paɡ.ka.u.ɾoŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process or action of withdrawing or retreating from a position.

The soldiers' retreat was part of their strategy in the war.

Ang pagkaurong ng mga sundalo ay bahagi ng kanilang estratehiya sa digmaan.

The act of withdrawing from a situation or responsibility.

Due to fear, his retreat in facing that situation led to his defeat.

Dahil sa takot, ang kanyang pagkaurong sa pagharap sa sitwasyong iyon ay naging dahilan ng kanyang pagkatalo.

The term 'pagkaurong' originates from the root word 'urong' which means 'to retreat' or 'to step back', with the prefix 'pag-' indicating an action.

retreat of the spirit

The feeling of rejection or withdrawal in an emotional situation.

pagkaurong ng loob

retreat

The act of withdrawing or stepping back from a place.

urong

surrender or turning back

He said, 'I can't continue studying, I'll just back out!'

Sabi niya, 'Di na ako makakapag-aral, pagkaurong na lang ako!'

regret

You shouldn't regret anything, just step back.

Wala kang dapat pagsisihan, pagkaurong na lang ang gawin mo.

backing out of a responsibility

I don't want to back out, I need to finish my project.

Ayaw kong magpagkaurong, kailangan kong tapusin ang proyekto ko.