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    Umigtad (en. To dodge)

    /uˈmiɡtad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To dodge refers to the act of avoiding or diverging from something or a situation.
    He dodged to avoid the approaching vehicle.
    Umigtad siya upang maiwasan ang sasakyan na paparating.
    This can refer to changing direction to avoid a collision.
    The pilot dodged at the last minute.
    Umigtad ang piloto sa huling minuto.
    Creating a flow deviating from a straight path or route.
    The river dodged from its usual flow.
    Umigtad ang ilog mula sa kanyang karaniwang daloy.

    Etymology

    The word 'umigtad' is derived from the root word 'igtad' meaning to diverge or retreat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dodged danger
    managed to avoid risks or dangers.
    umigtad sa panganib

    Related Words

    igtad
    The root word of umigtad meaning to diverge.
    igtad
    umiiwas
    A form of the verb meaning to continuously avoid.
    umiiwas

    Slang Meanings

    to leave or back out from a situation
    Due to too much pressure, he just backed out of the fight.
    Dahil sa labis na pressure, umigtad na lang siya sa laban.
    looking for a way to avoid
    He's looking for a way to back out of his responsibilities.
    Naghahanap siya ng paraan para umigtad sa mga responsibilidad.
    saying he's not going to proceed
    He backed out of the date he was supposed to have with Anna.
    Umigtad siya sa date na dapat sana ay kasama niya si Anna.