Nakasalang (en. Underway)

na-ka-sa-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to something currently being done or in the process.
The project is underway next week.
Ang proyekto ay nakasalang sa susunod na linggo.
Indicates that a task or activity is disturbed or altered from the norm.
His studies are underway to another year due to the pandemic.
Nakasalang ang kanyang pag-aaral sa ibang taon dahil sa pandemya.

Etymology

From the root word 'salang', meaning transfer or shift.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Everything is underway
All tasks or activities are currently in progress.
Nakasalang ang lahat

Related Words

salang
The root word from which nakasalang is derived.
salang

Slang Meanings

in process or already underway
There, our project is already in motion, okay!
Ayan, nakasalang na ang project natin, ha!
busy doing something
Don't disturb me, I'm in the middle of an exam.
Huwag na akong istorbohin, nakasalang kasi ako sa exam.
submitted or passed on
Your application might already be in process at HR.
Baka nakasalang na ang application mo sa HR.