Patalilis (en. Escape)
pa-ta-li-lis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or movement of escaping from a situation or person.
The child decided to make an escape from his responsibilities.
Ang bata ay nagpasya na magsagawa ng patalilis mula sa kanyang mga responsibilidad.
The process of escaping from a specific threat or danger.
The escape from the fire is something that must be avoided.
Ang patalilis mula sa sunog ay marunong kailangan ng kaiwasan.
verb
The act of escaping or avoiding something.
I heard his escape during the time of danger.
Narinig ko ang kanyang patalilis sa oras ng panganib.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'talilis' meaning to escape or run away.
Common Phrases and Expressions
escape of the wind
The swift flight or joy of the wind.
patalilis ng hangin
Related Words
escaped
The action of leaving or running away.
tumakas
refuge
A place where people run away from danger.
takbuhan
Slang Meanings
Quickly running away or leaving
When the teacher showed up, Marco ran off fast.
Nang makita ang guro, patalilis agad si Marco.
Avoiding or hiding away
Why did you disappear when your friends arrived?
Bakit ka patalilis nang dumating ang mga kaibigan mo?