Takasan (en. Escape)

/takasan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or process of escaping from a situation.
They needed to plan well for the escape from their troubles.
Kailangan nilang magplano ng maayos para sa takasan mula sa kanilang mga abala.
A place or destination where a person has escaped or is hiding.
They found a safe escape from the chaos in their area.
Nahanap nila ang ligtas na takasan mula sa gulo sa kanilang lugar.
verb
To find a way to escape or leave from a situation.
They thought of how to escape the threat posed by the storm.
Naisip nila kung paano takasan ang banta na dulot ng bagyo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'takas' meaning to escape or get away.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to escape
The act of getting away from a situation.
magtakasan

Related Words

escape
The action of leaving from a place or situation.
takas

Slang Meanings

left without saying goodbye
Did you see Mark? He took off, he just disappeared.
Nakita mo ba si Mark? Nagtakasan na siya, bigla na lang nawala.
escaped from a situation
I just took off from the party because it was so boring.
Nagtakasan na lang ako sa party kasi sobrang boring.
left quickly
Jake took off quickly when he found out Lisa was there.
Mabilis na nagtakas si Jake nang nalaman niyang andun si Lisa.