To back away (tl. Manalikod)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay manalikod mula sa malaking aso.
He backed away from the big dog.
Context: daily life
Kapag natatakot, madali akong manalikod.
When I am scared, I easily back away.
Context: daily life
Kailangan nating manalikod kung may panganib.
We need to back away if there is danger.
Context: safety

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang makita niya ang bagyo, agad siyang manalikod sa kanyang bahay.
When he saw the storm, he quickly backed away to his house.
Context: daily life
Akala ko ay hindi siya matatakot, pero siya ay manalikod sa tuwa nang makita ang madilim na ulap.
I thought he wouldn't be scared, but he backed away in fear when he saw the dark clouds.
Context: emotion
Minsan, mas mabuti ring manalikod kaysa makialam sa matinding sitwasyon.
Sometimes, it is better to back away than to interfere in a tense situation.
Context: advice

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa mga sitwasyong ito, kinakailangang manalikod upang hindi lumala ang sigalot.
In such situations, it is necessary to back away to prevent the conflict from escalating.
Context: conflict resolution
Minsan, ang pagiging matalino ay ang pag-alam kung kailan manalikod sa mga hindi komportableng sitwasyon.
Sometimes, wisdom is knowing when to back away from uncomfortable situations.
Context: wisdom
Sa harap ng matinding pagsasalungat, nagpasya silang manalikod at muling suriin ang kanilang mga opsyon.
In the face of severe opposition, they decided to back away and reassess their options.
Context: critical thinking