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    Magligtas (en. To save)

    /maɡlɪɡˈtɑs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of saving a person or thing from danger or harm.
    He tried to save a person from the fire.
    Nagtangka siyang magligtas ng tao sa sunog.
    To take measures to save a situation.
    We need to save lives in times of disaster.
    Kailangan nating magligtas ng mga buhay sa oras ng sakuna.
    To remove from danger or threat experienced.
    His goal is to save people from being trapped.
    Ang kanyang layunin ay magligtas sa mga tao mula sa pagkakaipit.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'ligtas' meaning 'safety' or 'safeguard'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to save a life
    to rescue a person from death or harm.
    magligtas ng buhay

    Related Words

    safe
    Showing a state of being free from danger or threat.
    ligtas
    help
    The giving of support or assistance.
    tulong

    Slang Meanings

    to hide or avoid problems
    He tried to magligtas from the clients when the storm came.
    Sinubukan niyang magligtas sa mga kliyente kapag dumating ang bagyo.
    to ask for help or support from others
    When you have problems at school, magligtas and negotiate with the teacher.
    Kapag nagkakaproblema sa school, magligtas ka at makipag-ayos sa teacher.
    to find an alibi or excuse to avoid
    He returned home early to magligtas for his friends.
    Bumalik siya sa bahay ng maaga para magligtas sa kanyang mga kaibigan.