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    Makasalok (en. To gather or receive)

    ma-ka-sa-lok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of receiving something from another person or thing.
    He will gather gifts from his friends on his birthday.
    Makakasalok siya ng mga regalo mula sa kanyang mga kaibigan sa kaarawan niya.
    Having the opportunity to receive help or benefit.
    We will receive support from local organizations.
    Makakasalok kami ng suporta mula sa mga lokal na samahan.

    Etymology

    A Tagalog word derived from 'salo' meaning to receive or to take.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to receive blessings
    to accept the blessings given
    makasalok ng biyaya

    Related Words

    gather
    The act of receiving or taking things.
    salo

    Slang Meanings

    the biggest expenditure or expense
    Wait, don’t spend too much on shopping, we might run out of money!
    Teka, huwag kang masyadong magpakasalok sa shopping, baka maubos ang pera natin!
    buying more than what is necessary
    Sister bought so much food, that's really makasalok!
    Ang dami ng pagkain na binili ni Ate, talagang makasalok!
    being extravagant or overly luxurious
    You know, Mark really loves to go makasalok with his new car.
    Alam mo na, mahilig talaga si Mark na makasalok sa bago niyang kotse.