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    Pagtakas (en. Escape)

    pagtákas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A vigorous departure from a place or situation, often due to necessity or danger.
    His escape from prison became news nationwide.
    Ang kanyang pagtakas mula sa bilangguan ay naging balita sa buong bansa.
    The process of leaving an undesirable or dangerous situation.
    They need a better strategy for their escape.
    Kailangan nila ng mas mahusay na estratehiya para sa kanilang pagtakas.
    Choosing not to confront a difficult or unpleasant situation.
    His escape from responsibilities caused more complications.
    Ang kanyang pagtakas mula sa mga responsibilidad ay nagdulot ng higit pang komplikasyon.

    Etymology

    escape from the root 'takás' meaning to leave or depart from a place

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Escape from reality
    the act of escaping from the real world or life's challenges.
    Pagtakas sa realidad

    Related Words

    escape
    The root word referring to the act of leaving or escaping from a place.
    takás

    Slang Meanings

    left quietly
    He just snuck away without anyone noticing.
    Nagtakas na lang siya nang walang nag-aakala.
    leaving a situation
    That's why he didn't say goodbye, he just took off.
    Kaya di na siya nagpaalam, basta nagtakas na lang.
    escaping from responsibility
    He didn't want to face it, so he just ran away from his problems.
    Ayaw na niyang humarap, nagtakas na lang siya sa mga problema.