Paglikas (en. Escape)
pahg-lee-kahs
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of escaping from a situation or place.
The escape of people from an unsafe place is necessary.
Ang paglikas ng mga tao mula sa hindi ligtas na lugar ay kinakailangan.
The action taken to avoid danger.
We need to implement the escape when there is danger around us.
Kailangan nating isagawa ang paglikas kapag may panganib sa ating paligid.
The departure from a place due to fear or current events.
Due to the storm, the escape of residents from the coast occurred.
Dahil sa bagyo, naganap ang paglikas ng mga residente sa baybayin.
Etymology
From English 'escape', derived from the root word 'likas'
Common Phrases and Expressions
escape from danger
the process of escaping from a dangerous situation
paglikas sa panganib
Related Words
escape
The ability or process of escaping from a situation.
pagtakas
to escape
The act of escaping from a place.
maglikas
Slang Meanings
escape
After all the chaos, they decided to escape to a different place.
Pagkatapos ng lahat ng gulo, nagpasya na lang silang magpaglikas sa ibang lugar.
getting away from problems
All he can think about is getting away from those problems.
Walang ibang naiisip kundi ang paglikas sa mga problemang iyon.
fleeing
Sometimes, fleeing seems to be the only solution to painful memories.
Minsan, ang paglikas ay tila ang tanging solusyon sa mga masasakit na alaala.