From root: likas
Usage Note
Paglikas is the act of moving to safety during a disaster. Ang paglikas ng mga residente ay naging maayos means the evacuation of the residents went well.
Examples
" Tapos na ang paglikas namin. "
Natural Translation
Our evacuation is over.
Literal Translation
Finished already the evacuation our.
" Nagsimula na ang paglikas ng mga tao. "
Natural Translation
The evacuation of the people has started.
Literal Translation
Started already the evacuation of the people.
" Dahil sa papalapit na bagyo, iniutos ng pamahalaan ang mabilis na paglikas ng mga pamilyang nakatira malapit sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
Because of the approaching storm, the government ordered the quick evacuation of the families living near the river.
Literal Translation
Because of approaching [linker] storm, ordered by-the government the quick [linker] evacuation of the families [linker] living near to river.
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