isalikway

to reject; to discard; to refuseverb

Alternative meanings

To not accept an idea, proposal, person, thing, or situation. It can also mean to set aside or discard something.

Pronunciation

ee-sah-LEEK-way

Root and affixes

Related to salikway, which expresses rejecting, setting aside, or discarding. I- marks the action directed toward something.

Variants or conjugations

isalikway; salikway; gisalikway

Related words and expressions

dili modawat = to not accept; balibad = to refuse / decline; biyaan = to leave / abandon

Meaning and usage notes

“Isalikway” can sound somewhat strong, like reject or discard. To decline an invitation more softly, “mobalibad” may fit better.