Isilong (en. Shelter)

i-si-long

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place of shelter or protection from bad weather.
We sought shelter when it rained heavily.
Naghanap kami ng isilong nang umulan nang malakas.
A home or place trusted by a person.
His shelter is filled with memories of his family.
Ang kanyang isilong ay puno ng mga alaala ng kanyang pamilya.
A refuge for people or animals in times of need.
The church provided shelter for those affected by the storm.
Ang simbahan ay nagbigay ng isilong para sa mga naapektuhan ng bagyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

under the shelter
in a place of shelter or protection
sa ilalim ng isilong

Related Words

shelter (simpler term)
A simpler term for shelter or refuge.
silong

Slang Meanings

mistress
My sister has a mistress with another guy.
Ang ate ko, may isilong sa ibang lalaki.
hide
Just hide your problem from me.
Isilong mo na lang yung problema mo sa akin.
on the side
Just put your stuff on the side.
Isilong mo na lang 'yung gamit mo sa tabi.