Pagsalubungin (en. To welcome)

/paɡsalubunɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of receiving or greeting a person.
We want to welcome Maria upon her arrival.
Nais naming pagsalubungin si Maria sa kanyang pagdating.
Creating a warm environment for visitors or newcomers.
Welcoming people to their town is important in the culture.
Ang pagsalubungin ng mga tao sa kanilang bayan ay mahalaga sa kultura.
Having a special reception for an occasion.
There was a big welcome for the commemoration of their anniversary.
Mayroong isang malaking pagsalubungin para sa paggunita ng kanilang anibersaryo.

Etymology

from the root 'salubong' meaning to welcome or greet

Common Phrases and Expressions

welcoming a guest
receiving or greeting a guest or newcomer
pagsalubong sa bisita

Related Words

welcome
the event of receiving a person or group.
salubong
accept
the act of receiving or acknowledging something or someone.
tanggap

Slang Meanings

to greet or welcome
Greet him when he arrives, so he feels welcome here.
Saluin mo siya pagdating niya, para maramdaman niyang welcome siya dito.
to prepare something
I should prepare you delicious food when you arrive!
Dapat handaing kita ng masarap na pagkain pagdating mo!
to socialize or interact
Let's have fun, we just need to socialize with the people here!
Magsaya tayo, makihalubilo lang tayo sa mga tao dito!