Pansalisig (en. Bypass)

/pan.sa.li.sig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method or way of avoiding or redirecting from a situation or path.
We used the bypass route to avoid traffic.
Ginamit namin ang pansalisig na ruta upang makaiwas sa trapiko.
An alternative path that allows for faster travel.
The bypass road is shorter than the main road.
Ang pansalisig na daan ay mas maikli kaysa sa pangunahing kalsada.

Etymology

from the root word 'sali' which means 'to join' and 'sig' referring to 'divert' or 'redirect.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bypass road
An alternative route to avoid the main road.
pansalisig na daan

Related Words

joining
The action of joining or participating.
pagsali
part
A piece or section of a whole.
bahagi

Slang Meanings

Unique sound
Wow, the sound effects at the concert earlier were something else!
Grabe, pansalisig yung mga sound effects sa concert kanina!
Paused energy
Mark said the vibe at the party earlier was pretty weak.
Sabi ni Mark, pansalisig na yung vibe nung party kanina.
Boring or dead air
The conversation is really dead, like nothing is happening.
Pansalisig na talaga ang usapan, parang walang nangyayari.