Pasalakay (en. To protect)
/pasaˈlakaj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of providing protection or safeguarding.
We need to protect the animals in the forest.
Kailangan nating pasalakayin ang mga hayop sa kagubatan.
An action to keep a person or thing safe.
I am glad that he protected me from danger.
Natutuwa ako na siya ang nagpasalakay sa akin sa panganib.
Etymology
Pinagmulan ng salitang 'pasalakay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
protection of life
providing protection to a person's life
pasalakay ng buhay
Related Words
protection
The act of saving or ensuring security.
protection
take care
Providing care or attention.
alagaan
Slang Meanings
A road or path that is often crowded or busy.
The pasalakay in Manila is always congested, so let's just commute!
Ang pasalakay sa Manila lagi nang congested, kaya mag-commute na lang tayo!
Full of people or a wave of people in a place.
We need to go early because the pasalakay in the mall is definitely going to be crowded!
Kailangang magpunta nang maaga, kasi ang pasalakay sa mall ay siguradong punung-puno!