Magsilong (en. To take shelter)

/mɑɡ.sɪ.lɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Perform an action of seeking shelter from the rain or heat.

Take shelter first under the tree while it rains.

Magsilong ka muna sa ilalim ng puno habang umuulan.

Move to a safer location to avoid danger.

They took shelter inside the house during the storm.

Magsilong sila sa loob ng bahay habang may bagyo.

Seek protection from the elements or dangers.

Let's take shelter in the car so we won't get wet.

Magsilong tayo sa sasakyan upang hindi tayo mabasa.

take shelter in the shade

Seek shelter from the sun or rain.

magsilong sa lilim

shelter

A place that serves as a refuge or protection from the elements.

silong

refuge

An object or place that provides safety from danger.

kanlungan

to hide or take shelter under protection

Due to the heavy rain, I took shelter under the tree.

Sa sobrang ulan, nagsilong ako sa ilalim ng puno.

to rest from the heat of the weather

Here in the town, there are always people taking shelter in the stores during noon.

Dito sa bayan, palaging may mga tao na nagsisilong sa mga tindahan tuwing tanghale.

to seek meaning or knowledge from others

He took refuge in his friends for help with his problem.

Nagsilong siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan para sa tulong sa kanyang problema.