From root: likas
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinalikas
pi-na-li-KAS
caused to evacuate
Present (Incomplete)
pinapalikas
pi-na-pa-li-KAS
causing to evacuate
Future (Contemplated)
papalikasin
pa-pa-li-ka-SIN
will cause to evacuate
Usage Note
Palikasin is used when authorities or leaders order residents to evacuate from a dangerous area, especially during natural disasters like typhoons or volcanic eruptions. It emphasizes the action of directing or facilitating the move to a safer location for public safety.
Examples
" Palikasin mo na ang mga tao. "
Natural Translation
Evacuate the people now.
Literal Translation
Evacuate you now the plural people.
" Kailangan mong palikasin ang mga tao. "
Natural Translation
You need to evacuate the people.
Literal Translation
Need you evacuate the plural people.
" Bago tuluyang lumakas ang bagyo, kailangang palikasin agad ang mga residente malapit sa ilog. "
Natural Translation
Before the storm fully strengthens, the residents near the river must be evacuated right away.
Literal Translation
Before fully strengthen the storm, need evacuate immediately the plural resident near to river.
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