umalis ka
To say go away in Filipino, use umalis ka.
The phrase is used to tell someone to depart or leave a place.
Meaning: to depart or leave a place (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The verb umalis means to leave or to depart.
Which one should you use?
While umalis ka is a general command to leave, Umalis ka diyan specifically means to leave a certain place or to get out of there. Lumayas ka carries a stronger, more informal tone meaning 'go away' or 'get lost'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Umalis ka is an informal or blunt command that can sound rude depending on the tone used. For a polite request, you should use pakiusap along with the polite form kayo instead of ka, resulting in pakiusap, umalis na po kayo.
Did you know?
- Despite the blunt meaning of umalis ka, Filipinos often use a gesture of pointing with the lips to indicate the direction the person should go.
- Because Filipino culture places high value on social hierarchy, saying umalis ka to an elder can be seen as a significant insult even if your intention is neutral.
- While umalis ka is a standard command to leave, the stronger version lumayas ka is often used in dramatic Filipino soap operas as a climactic line to banish a character from a home.
Examples in context
- Umalis ka na bago makita ka nila dito.Go away before they see you here.This sentence uses umalis ka to suggest leaving before being seen.Tatoeba #1654290 by nonong, translation #1452803 by Spamster
- Umalis ka.Go away.This sentence uses umalis ka as a simple command.Tatoeba #8666096 by England, translation #433491 by CK
- Umalis ka!Go away!This sentence uses umalis ka as an emphatic command.Tatoeba #8666097 by England, translation #433518 by CK
- Lumayas ka na, hindi kita kailangan dito.Go away, I don't need you here.
- Umalis ka diyan, hindi ka namin kailangan.Leave that place, we don't need you.
Example conversation
Christina and Juan are having an argument in the living room.
- ChristinaUmalis ka na rito!Go away from here!
- JuanBakit ako ang dapat umalis?Why should I be the one to leave?
- ChristinaAyoko nang makita ang mukha mo.I don't want to see your face anymore.
- JuanSige, aalis na ako.Fine, I am leaving now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
