Pagtatakas (en. Escape)
/pagtatakas/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of escaping from a situation or place.
His escape from prison caused a big news.
Ang kanyang pagtatakas mula sa bilangguan ay nagdulot ng malaking balita.
An act formed from running away or leaving.
The escape of people from the fire was strictly carried out.
Ang pagtatakas ng mga tao mula sa sunog ay mahigpit na isinagawa.
A departure from an unattractive situation.
Because of his escape, he was able to find a better life.
Dahil sa kanyang pagtatakas, nakapaghanap siya ng mas magandang buhay.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'takás' meaning 'to escape' or 'to leave quickly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
escape from hardship
Avoiding difficult situations.
pagtatakas mula sa hirap
escape from dangers
Getting out from dangerous situations.
pagtakas sa mga panganib
Related Words
escape
The action of running away or leaving.
takás
way of life
The state of being alive or a way of living that can be avoided.
pamumuhay
Slang Meanings
a feeling of escape or an adventure
Nothing is more fun than sneaking out behind the school with friends.
Walang mas masaya sa pagtatakas sa likod ng paaralan kasama ang mga kaibigan.
running away or escaping from a situation
He wanted to escape from all the stress in life.
Nais niyang magpagtakas mula sa lahat ng stress sa buhay.
wonder or surprise
What a surprise! So much happened in one day!
Ano'ng pagtatakas yan? Ang daming nangyari sa isang araw!