Malasaluyan (en. Recipient)

/malaˈsalujan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who receives or benefits from something or a situation.
Maria is the recipient of donations for the victims of the disaster.
Si Maria ang malasaluyan ng mga donasyon para sa mga biktima ng sakuna.
A place or home where a process of receiving takes place.
The school is a recipient of knowledge and wisdom.
Ang paaralan ay isang malasaluyan ng mga kaalaman at karunungan.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'salu' meaning receiving or gathering.

Common Phrases and Expressions

recipient of gifts
A person who receives gifts or offerings.
malasaluyan ng mga regalo

Related Words

to catch or receive
The act of receiving or gathering something.
saluhin

Slang Meanings

Gossip or rumor.
There's a new gossip circulating at school!
May malasaluyan na ang bagong goss sa eskwelahan!
Story or national news.
Have you heard the news about the new law being passed?
Narinig mo na ba ang malasaluyan tungkol sa bagong batas na ipapasa?
An insight or informal opinion.
He gave me some insight about living abroad.
Binigyan niya ako ng malasaluyan tungkol sa buhay sa ibang bansa.