Translation of escape in Setswana

Verb

1. ngwega, thôba

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   manage to get away from a place you have not been allowed to leave

2. falola

   Examples

   • He escaped punishment

     O falotse kotlhao

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   avoid something

3. go latlhegela, go lebalesega

   Examples

   • Her name escapes me for the moment

     Leina la gagwê le nale go ntatlhegela

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   be forgotten