Magkanlong (en. To take shelter)

/maɡˈkanloŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To take shelter from a danger or adverse condition.

The storm arrived and we needed to take shelter in the house.

Dumating ang bagyo at kailangan nating magkanlong sa bahay.

To initiate a process of taking shelter.

Let's take shelter under the big tree while it rains.

Magkanlong tayo sa ilalim ng malaking puno habang umuulan.

To move to a safer place.

During an earthquake, people take shelter in old buildings.

Kapag may lindol, ang mga tao ay nagkanlong sa mga lumang gusali.

The word 'magkanlong' comes from the root 'kanlong' meaning 'shelter' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating an action.

Take shelter under the bridge.

Serve as shelter underneath a bridge.

Magkanlong sa ilalim ng tulay.

Let's take shelter at the animal shelter.

Find shelter at an animal refuge.

Magkanlong tayo sa bilangguan ng mga hayop.

shelter

A place that serves as refuge or protection.

kanlungan

safety

Safety from danger.

safety

looking for a partner

It seems Brad is interested in magkanlong, I heard he is courting someone new.

Mukhang interested na magkanlong si Brad, may bago na akong narinig na nililigawan.

success in a relationship

Wow, they seem to be magkanlong, they look so happy!

Aba, mukhang magkanlong yata sila, ang saya-saya!

happy or joyful

No matter what happens, as long as we're magkanlong, I'm good.

Kahit anong mangyari, basta't magkanlong kami, okay na ako.