Paglikay

prevention; avoidancenoun

Alternative meanings

Paglikay means prevention or avoidance in Cebuano/Bisaya. It refers to the act of avoiding a problem, danger, illness, or unwanted situation before it happens.

Pronunciation

pag-li-KAI

Root and affixes

Root: likay = to avoid, to dodge. Paglikay turns the action into a noun: prevention, avoidance, or the act of avoiding.

Variants or conjugations

paglikay; likay; likayan; palikay

Related words and expressions

prevention; avoidance; avoid; prevent; care; protection; risk; danger

Meaning and usage notes

Paglikay is better when talking about prevention as a concept or measure. To say to avoid something directly, use likayan.