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    Pakikipaglayo (en. Alienation)

    /paki-ki-pag-la-yo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process or act of distancing oneself from a person or group.
    Distancing oneself from friends causes sadness.
    Ang pakikipaglayo sa mga kaibigan ay nagdudulot ng kalungkutan.
    Condition of being separated or lacking connection.
    He felt alienated from his family after years of working abroad.
    Naramdaman niya ang pakikipaglayo sa kanyang pamilya matapos ang mga taon ng trabaho sa ibang bansa.
    Having misunderstandings that cause distance.
    Misunderstandings caused distance in their relationship.
    Ang hindi pagkakaintindihan ay nagdulot ng pakikipaglayo sa kanilang relasyon.

    Etymology

    from the word 'layo' meaning 'far' and 'pakikipag' which comes from 'kikipag', meaning 'to engage' or 'to negotiate'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    distance from other people
    The process of withdrawing or avoiding interaction with others.
    pakikipaglayo sa ibang tao

    Related Words

    having distance
    A state of being far away or lacking connection with a person.
    pagkakaroon ng distansya

    Slang Meanings

    Running away or distancing from a person or situation.
    When I saw him approaching, I distanced myself to avoid running into him.
    Nang makita ko siyang papalapit, pakikipaglayo ang ginawa ko para hindi kami magtagpo.
    Avoiding or distancing oneself from someone.
    She can't talk to me anymore; distancing is her vibe now.
    Di niya na ako makakausap, pakikipaglayo na ang kanyang trip ngayon.