Pasalinan (en. To pass on)

/pasaˈlinan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to pass or bequeath.
Pass the ball to your sibling.
Pasalinan mo ang bola sa iyong kapatid.
To give something from one person to another.
We must pass on our knowledge to younger generations.
Kailangan nating pasalinan ang ating mga kaalaman sa mas nakababatang henerasyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sali' meaning 'to join' combined with the prefix 'pa' indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Passing on knowledge
Transmitting information or wisdom from one to another.
Pasalinan ng kaalaman

Related Words

join
The root word meaning to participate or take part.
sali
inheritance
An item passed down from one generation to the next.
pamana

Slang Meanings

Pass around.
Okay, let's just 'pass around' the assignments.
Sige, salin-salin na lang tayo ng mga assignments.
Just pass it on.
When I'm tired, you mean I should just 'pass it on'.
Kapag napagod ako, ibig sabihin mo 'pasalinan' na lang ako.
Just drop you off.
No problem, I'll just 'drop you off' at your house.
Walang problema, pasalinan na lang kita sa bahay.