Pagtaban (en. Evasion)

paɡˈtɑ.ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of leaving or escaping from a situation.
The evasion of people from the fire was quick and organized.
Ang pagtaban ng mga tao mula sa sunog ay mabilis at organisado.
A movement or run towards freedom or a safe place.
The evasion of people caused destruction in the surroundings.
Ang pagtaban ng mga tao ay nagdulot ng pagkasira sa mga paligid.
An action that avoids responsibility or obligation.
The evasion of his duty caused problems in the project.
Ang pagtaban sa kanyang tungkulin ay nagdulot ng problema sa proyekto.

Etymology

From the root word 'taban' meaning to run or to leave.

Common Phrases and Expressions

evasion of problems
Avoidance of challenges or trials.
pagtaban sa problema

Related Words

escape
An act of escaping from a situation, often with a goal of safety.
takas
avoidance
A new action to avoid something or a situation.
pag-iwas

Slang Meanings

combination of tasks; having a chance to do other things
Wait, I just pagtaban-ed my duties, so I can't join the outing.
Teka, nag-pagtaban lang ako sa duties ko, kaya di ako makasama sa lakad.
juggling or managing different tasks
Can you really pagtaban work and studies?
Talaga bang kaya mong mag-pagtaban ng trabaho at pag-aaral?