Kibal (en. Rescue)
/ˈkibal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of helping or saving a person or object in danger.
The firefighters provided a rescue to the people in the burning building.
Ang mga bumbero ay nagbigay ng kibal sa mga tao sa nasusunog na gusali.
Activity of caring for a person who is unconscious or unresponsive.
The doctors took time to administer care to the patient.
Ang mga doktor ay tumagal sa pag-administer ng kibal sa pasyente.
Etymology
Derived from Tagalog language
Common Phrases and Expressions
give rescue
to help or save another person
magbigay ng kibal
rescue from danger
to save from a bad situation
kibal mula sa panganib
Related Words
salba
The process of saving or helping a person.
salba
ligtas
Feeling safe and secure.
ligtas
Slang Meanings
To change position or place.
Move over to that chair, our professor is almost here!
Kibal ka nga dun sa chair, malapit na yung prof natin!
To change the location of an activity.
Let's move to another restaurant, it’s too noisy here!
Kibal tayo sa ibang kainan, napaka-ingay dito!
To have lunch in a different place.
Do you want to switch to the canteen for lunch?
Nais mo bang kibal sa kantina ngayong tanghali?