Paiskapihin (en. To escape (verb))

/pai-skapi-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of the verb meaning to escape or evade from a situation.
He wanted to escape from his problems and run away from his reality.
Nais niyang paiskapihin ang mga problema at tumakas sa kanyang realidad.
An act of creating space or opportunity to leave something unpleasant.
His way of living seems to escape from responsibilities.
Ang kanyang paraan ng pamumuhay ay tila paiskapihin mula sa mga responsibilidad.

Etymology

From the root word 'escape' or 'escapism,' meaning avoidance or evasion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

escape oneself
To create opportunities to evade stress or problems.
paiskapihin ang sarili

Related Words

escape
A common term referring to the idea of fleeing from reality.
iskap

Slang Meanings

To be happy or to enjoy
Come on, just enjoy that, so it will be fun!
Sige na, paiskapihin mo na lang 'yan, para masaya!
To act cool or to be enthusiastic
At the next party, let's just enjoy this, there's nothing else to do but have fun.
Sa susunod na party, paiskapihin natin 'to, walang ibang dapat gawin kundi mag-enjoy.
To relax or chill out
I don't want stress anymore, I just want to enjoy my weekend.
Ayaw ko na ng stress, gusto ko lang paiskapihin ang weekend ko.