From root: likas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglikas
nag-li-KAS
moved things to safety
Present (Incomplete)
naglilikas
nag-li-li-KAS
moving things to safety
Future (Contemplated)
maglilikas
mag-li-li-KAS
will move things to safety
Usage Note
Maglikas is primarily used in the context of emergencies, such as typhoons or fires, to describe the act of evacuating people or moving belongings to a safer location. It emphasizes the proactive step of seeking safety before or during a disaster.
Examples
" Maglikas tayo ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Let's evacuate now.
Literal Translation
Move-to-safety we now.
" Maglikas tayo ng mga gamit bago umulan. "
Natural Translation
Let's move our belongings to safety before it rains.
Literal Translation
Move-to-safety we of things before rain.
" Nang lumakas ang bagyo, inutusan kami ng mga opisyal na maglikas patungo sa paaralang ginawang evacuation center. "
Natural Translation
When the storm grew stronger, the officials ordered us to evacuate to the school that had been turned into an evacuation center.
Literal Translation
When strengthened the storm, ordered us by the officials to-move-to-safety toward the school made-into evacuation center.
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