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    Pagsalunga (en. Catching)

    /pɐgˈsaluŋɐ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The process of catching or grabbing something that has fallen or dropped.
    Catching the ball was the reason for their victory.
    Ang pagsalunga ng bola ay naging dahilan ng kanilang panalo.
    The action of touching or reaching for something is what catching means.
    For better catching, one needs the right position.
    Para sa mas mahusay na pagsalunga, kailangan ng tamang posisyon.
    A form of catching related to games or sports.
    Catching fish in the river is a traditional activity.
    Ang pagsalunga ng isda sa ilog ay isang tradisyunal na gawain.

    Etymology

    from the root 'salung' which means to catch or receive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catching an opportunity
    having a chance to obtain something or a benefit.
    pagsalunga ng pagkakataon

    Related Words

    to catch
    The action of grabbing or pursuing something.
    salungin
    retrieval
    The process of obtaining something.
    pagkuha

    Slang Meanings

    Teasing or joking that has a hurtful edge
    Your teasing of him really hit hard!
    Yung pagsalunga mo sa kanya, sobrang tinamaan!
    Joke or intentional ribbing
    That's just a teasing kind of thing in our friendship!
    Parang pagsalunga lang yan sa friendship natin!