Sumiil (en. Avoid)
su-mii-l
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Avoid someone or something.
He avoided that rude person.
Sumiil siya sa balasubas na tao na iyon.
To postpone or not confront a situation.
He avoided discussing the problem.
Sumiil siya sa pag-usapan ang problema.
Etymology
From the root word 'il', meaning avoidance or leaving.
Common Phrases and Expressions
avoid the wave
Running away or distancing from a problem or situation.
sumiil sa alon
Related Words
avoidance
The act of avoiding someone or something.
iwas
escape
The act of distancing or escaping from a situation.
takas
Slang Meanings
so sweet
He's so sumiil, he always seems to be smiling for no reason.
Sobrang sumiil niya, parang lagi na lang siyang nakangiti kahit wala namang dahilan.
happy and lively
She sumiil in front of the camera, so whatever picture is taken looks joyful!
Sumiil siya sa harap ng camera, kaya kahit anong picture ang kuhaan, ang saya tingnan!
childish or affectionate
He's so sumiil, like a child with no worries.
Ang sumiil niya, parang bata na walang iniisip na problema.