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    Isalubong (en. Welcome gift)

    i-sa-lu-bong

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of giving or welcoming a person or item that has arrived.
    She prepared a lovely gift to welcome her guests.
    Nag-ayos siya ng magandang handog upang isalubong ang kanyang mga bisita.
    The action of showing a warm welcome.
    It is important to welcome guests in the right way.
    Mahalaga ang isalubong ang mga bisita sa tamang paraan.

    Etymology

    The word 'isalubong' comes from the word 'salubong', which means to welcome or greet a person.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    welcome the guests
    The act of giving a warm reception to the people who arrived.
    isalubong ang mga bisita

    Related Words

    welcome
    The act of receiving or greeting a person.
    salubong

    Slang Meanings

    Souvenir or gift from a trip
    I bought a souvenir for you from Baguio.
    Bumili ako ng pasalubong para sa'yo mula sa Baguio.
    Referring to bringing home something after getting paid
    It's payday! I'll bring home a lot for my family!
    Sweldo na! Ang daming isasalubong sa pamilya ko!
    Gift intended for someone upon returning
    I have a gift to bring home for my kid when I return.
    May isasalubong akong regalo sa anak ko pag-uwi ko.