Masalin (en. To be included)

/maˈsali̱n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or condition of being included or part of a group.
The inclusion of the children in this game reached twenty.
Ang masalin ng mga bata sa larong ito ay umabot sa dalawampu.
verb
To take steps to be included in an event or group.
He was included in the project because of his writing skills.
Siya ay masalin sa proyekto dahil sa kanyang husay sa pagsusulat.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'sali' meaning to enter or participate

Common Phrases and Expressions

included in the game
to be part of a game or activity
masalin sa laro

Related Words

sali
The process of entering or participating in something.
sali

Slang Meanings

Always left out or abandoned
I feel so masalin, I'm always just standing here.
Parang masalin na ako, lagi na lang akong nakatayo dito.
Left out by friends or a group
They are all together, but I'm just masalin.
Sama-sama sila, pero ako masalin lang.
All alone, solo person
At the party, I'm the only masalin, no one with me.
Sa party, ako lang ang masalin, walang kasama.