Panalok (en. Invitation)

/pa.nɐ.lok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of invitation or request.
He sent an invitation to his friends for his birthday.
Nagpadala siya ng panalok sa kanyang mga kaibigan para sa kanyang kaarawan.
A letter or statement inviting people to an event.
This invitation contains all the details about the wedding.
Ang panalok na ito ay naglalaman ng lahat ng detalye tungkol sa kasal.
The process of inviting or stating an invitation.
The invitation is an important part of any occasion.
Ang panalok ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng anumang okasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'pana' and 'lok'

Common Phrases and Expressions

response to an invitation
Providing a reply to an invitation.
pagsagot sa panalok

Related Words

invitation
A formal form of an invitation.
imbitasyon
format
The specific form or shape of an invitation.
kaanyuan

Slang Meanings

Taking someone else's belongings or money without permission.
What he did seemed like he just stole his friend's stuff.
Ang ginawa niya, parang panalok lang sa kanya yung gamit ng kaibigan niya.
Getting close or providing help with something in return.
Wow, it seems like there's a hidden agenda behind his generosity!
Aba, parang may panalok na sa likod ng pagbibigay niya ng tulong!