Nakamulaga (en. Lost in thought)

na-ka-mu-la-ga

Synonyms

Slipped away or escaped from a bad situation.

Good thing we managed to slip away from the trouble at the corner.

Buti na lang at nakamulaga tayo sa gulo sa kanto.

Succeeded in something difficult.

He managed to pass the exam even though he didn’t study much.

Nakamulaga siya sa exam kahit wala siyang masyadong pinag-aralan.

Got out or escaped from a difficult situation.

You managed to escape the traffic, that's why you were late to the meeting.

Nakamulaga ka sa trapik, kaya na-late ka sa meeting.