Paligpig (en. To avoid)

/pa-li-gpig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or behavior of avoiding a situation.

He often avoids people who are hard to talk to.

Madalas siyang paligpig sa mga tao na mahirap kausapin.

Refers to avoiding dangers.

He avoids dangerous situations.

Paligpig siya sa mga sitwasyong delikado.

An example of choosing good over bad.

We should avoid vices.

Dapat tayong paligpig ng mga bisyo.

The word 'paligpig' originates from the behavior of avoiding undesirable conditions or things.

avoidance of problems

Avoiding problems or issues.

paligpig sa problema

avoiding people

Avoiding or distancing from people.

paligpig ng tao

avoidance

Refers to the action of avoiding something or a situation.

iwas

distance

The state of being far or avoiding something.

layo

just eating away

Your cooking is delicious, I'll just pig out here!

Ang sarap ng luto mo, paligpig lang ako dito!

hanging out doing nothing

He's just there, chilling at the corner all day.

Nandiyan lang siya, paligpig sa kanto buong araw.

savoring or anticipating food

There's some delicious roti here, let's go!

May paligpig na roti dito, tara na!