Umiwas (en. To avoid)

u-mi-was

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Performing an action to not get near or encounter a person or thing.

He avoided people who are sick.

Umiwas siya sa mga tao na may sakit.

Stepping away from a situation that brings danger or problems.

She avoided worries and focused on positive things.

Umiwas siya sa mga alalahanin at nag-focus sa mga bagay na positibo.

To restrain oneself from an action or decision that may not be good.

She should avoid making decisions in anger.

Dapat siyang umiwas sa paggawa ng mga desisyon sa galit.

avoid trouble

Refrain from conflicts or disputes.

umiwas sa gulo

avoid problems

Create distance from difficult situations.

umiwas sa problema

avoid

The continuous action of avoiding or not approaching.

iwasan

avoidance

The process or state of avoiding.

pag-iwas

avoiding trouble

Of course, I avoided trouble so it wouldn't escalate further.

Siyempre, umiwas ako sa gulo para hindi na magkalat pa.

dodging responsibilities

I wish he would dodge his responsibilities, but he really needs to face this.

Sana'y umiwas siya sa responsibilidad, pero kailangan na talaga niyang harapin 'to.

avoiding people

He's become antisocial, avoiding people.

Naging antisocial na siya, umiwas na sa mga tao.