Pagsalubong (en. Greeting)

/pag-sa-lu-bong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of welcoming a person or group of people.

The greeting of the people to the new mayor was full of joy.

Ang pagsalubong ng mga tao sa bagong alkalde ay puno ng saya.

A ceremony or gathering held to show welcome.

A lavish reception was prepared for the guests from abroad.

Isang marangyang pagsalubong ang inihanda para sa mga bisita mula sa ibang bansa.

Preparations or arrangements made before a reception.

Thorough preparations are needed to ensure the event goes well.

Kailangan ang masusing pagsalubong upang maging maayos ang okasyon.

from the root word 'salubong' which means reception or greeting, with the addition of 'pag-' to form a noun.

greeting of guests

activity of welcoming arriving guests

pagsalubong ng mga bisita

New Year greeting

welcoming or celebrating the arrival of the New Year

pagsalubong ng bagong taon

greeting

A common form of welcoming that expresses acceptance.

salubong

their guests

People welcomed at a gathering or occasion.

kanilang mga bisita

Welcoming a person or group with joy

I wish, when I arrived at the party, there was a grand welcoming for me!

Sana all, pagdating ko sa party, may grand pagsalubong sa akin!

Meeting up with friends to hang out

Come on, let's meet up at the mall later to check out the new gadgets!

Tara, magsalubong tayo mamaya sa mall para ichek ang mga bagong gadgets!

Welcoming a person with surprises

I prepared some food for the welcome of my cousin coming from abroad!

Naka-prepare ako ng mga pagkain para sa pagsalubong ng pinsan ko galing abroad!