Pansulihiya (en. Temporary fix)

/pan.su.li.hi.ya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A temporary solution to a problem.
The temporary fix for the broken pipe was a tape used to temporarily repair it.
Ang pansulihiya para sa nasirang tubo ay isang tape na ginamit upang pansamantalang ayusin ito.
A step aimed at quickly alleviating a situation.
We need to find a temporary fix while waiting for the permanent solution.
Kailangan nating maghanap ng pansulihiya habang naghihintay sa permanenteng solusyon.
Fixing an issue through an easy method that does not provide a long-term solution.
Using a temporary fix won't help if it isn't followed by more robust action.
Ang paggamit ng pansulihiya ay hindi makakatulong kung hindi ito sinundan ng mas matibay na aksyon.

Etymology

derived from the word 'sulihiya' meaning 'temporary solution'

Common Phrases and Expressions

temporary fix for a problem
a temporary solution to an issue
pansulihiya ng problema

Related Words

solution
A solution that provides insight into a situation.
sulihiya
temporary
An approach that does not aim to provide a permanent solution.
panandalian

Slang Meanings

Troublemaker
Wow, you're such a troublemaker, don't be like that!
Grabe, pansulihiya ka naman, wag kang ganyan!
To avoid
Don't avoid me in our issues.
Ayaw na akong pansulihiya sa mga issue natin.
Tactics
You're using some tactics to escape your responsibilities.
May mga pansulihiya kang ginagawa para makaalis sa mga responsibilidad.