iwas
iwas is a Filipino term that functions as a verb meaning to avoid or refrain from something. It is widely used in everyday speech as a root form and appears in several common derived forms, such as iwasan, which means to avoid something, and pag-iwas, which refers to the act or concept of avoidance or precaution. The word is found in both informal conversation and formal communications, especially in contexts dealing with safety, health, and risk reduction.
In usage, iwas appears in imperative and declarative sentences. For example, phrases like "Iwasan mo ang panganib"
Linguistically, iwas arises from the root iwas and participates in Tagalog morphology with prefixes and affixes