Tanlak (en. Flee)

/tɐnˈlak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action of escaping or fleeing.
He was swept by fear, so he fled into the forest.
Siya'y tangay ng takot kaya't nagtanlak siya sa kagubatan.
Movement aimed at avoiding danger or a bad situation.
Due to the danger, people fled from the fire.
Dahil sa panganib, nagtanlak ang mga tao mula sa sunog.

Etymology

Tagalog term for 'to escape' or 'to flee'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flee from danger
escaping from a dangerous situation
tanlak sa panganib

Related Words

escape
Refers to the act of fleeing, often from authorities or a dangerous situation.
takas

Slang Meanings

I’m amazed at your appearance again.
Wow, you're looking so extra again, like nothing happened!
Grabe, tanlak ka na naman, parang walang nangyari!
So out of the ordinary or weird.
What exactly is that weird dress you're wearing?
Anong nga ba 'yang tanlak na dress mo?
Showing off or talking too much.
Are you trying to show off with how loud you are?
Tanlak ka ba sa taas ng boses mo?