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What is the English of tagalog word di maiwasan?

The English translation of "di maiwasan" depends on the context, but here are some possibilities:

Literal Translation:

* Un avoidable

* Unavoidable

More natural English expressions:

* Inevitable

* Unpreventable

* Impossible to avoid

* Bound to happen

* Can't be helped

The best translation will depend on the specific sentence or situation.

For example:

* "Di maiwasan ang pag-iyak." Could be translated as "It's inevitable that she will cry." or "She can't help but cry."

Important Note: "Di maiwasan" can also be used in a more figurative sense, meaning "unavoidable" in terms of a person's behavior or personality. For example, "Di maiwasan na mainggitin siya." (She can't help being envious). In these cases, the translation might be:

* "It's in her nature to be envious."

* "She can't help but be envious."

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