Pagliligtas (en. Rescue)

/paɡ.li.lɪɡ.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of creating a safe environment from danger.
Rescue is a responsibility of rescuers.
Ang pagliligtas ay isang responsibilidad ng mga tagapagligtas.
The process of helping a person experiencing danger.
Their rescue of the storm victims was quick and efficient.
Ang kanilang pagliligtas sa mga biktima ng bagyo ay mabilis at mahusay.
Activity aimed at saving people from a period of danger or harm.
Authorities conducted a rescue operation in the mountains.
Nagsagawa ng operasyon ng pagliligtas ang mga awtoridad sa bundok.

Etymology

from the word 'ligtas'

Common Phrases and Expressions

saving lives
an activity aimed at saving a person's life.
pagliligtas ng buhay
conducting a rescue
activity or operation aimed at helping those in need.
pagsasagawa ng pagliligtas

Related Words

safe
the condition of being safe or rescued.
ligta
in danger
the state of being in danger or peril.
sa ilalim ng peligro

Slang Meanings

saving someone or something, often used in a dramatic or heroic context.
It's a different feeling when you are the one who becomes the reason for saving your friend from danger!
Iba talaga ang feeling kapag ikaw ang nagiging dahilan ng pagliligtas ng kaibigan mo sa panganib!
rescue mission, often used in a playful manner.
When a cat falls from a tree, it’s like a 'life-or-death' rescue mission for the people!
Pag may nahulog na pusa sa puno, parang 'agaw-buhay' ang pagliligtas ng mga tao!
saving in a general sense, like saving money or resources.
When you're planning a trip, you should have some 'saving' in your budget.
Kapag nagpa-plano ka ng biyahe, dapat may 'pagliligtas' ka sa budget mo.