Paglayas (en. Escape)

pag-lá-yas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of moving away from a place or situation.
The escape of people due to war is becoming a serious problem.
Ang paglayas ng mga tao dahil sa digmaan ay nagiging isang malubhang suliranin.
Escape from a danger or unfavorable situation.
The escape from a bad relationship is necessary for her happiness.
Ang paglayas mula sa masamang relasyon ay kinakailangan para sa kanyang kaligayahan.
verb
The action of escaping or moving away.
He decided to escape from his obligations.
Nagpasya siyang paglayas mula sa kanyang mga obligasyon.

Etymology

root word: layas

Common Phrases and Expressions

escape from reality
Avoiding or fleeing from a difficult situation or reality.
paglayas sa katotohanan

Related Words

layas
The word 'layas' refers to the act of avoiding or escaping.
layas

Slang Meanings

Escaping or leaving a situation.
He ran away because he's tired of his life.
Nag-paglayas siya kasi sawa na siya sa buhay niya.
Leaving in a way that suggests they won't return.
He hasn't returned since his escape.
Matagal na siyang hindi bumalik mula sa kanyang paglayas.
Neglecting responsibilities.
He needs to stop fleeing from his obligations.
Kailangan na niyang huminto sa kanyang paglayas sa mga obligasyon.