Pasalisaliwa (en. Saved)

pah-sah-lee-sah-wee-wah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of rescuing or taking steps to save a person or thing.
The rescue occurred at the last minute before the vehicle was completely destroyed.
Ang pasalisaliwa ay naganap sa huling minuto bago tuluyang masira ang sasakyan.
verb
To take steps to save one or more people from danger.
He tried to save the children from the fire.
Sinikap niyang pasalisalwain ang mga bata mula sa sunog.

Etymology

derived from the word 'salvation' meaning 'to save' or 'rescue'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Save me
A statement asking for help to save oneself.
Pasalisaliwa mo ako

Related Words

salvation
A process or state of creating safety from danger or peril.
salvation
safe
The state of being free from danger; rescued.
ligtas

Slang Meanings

A bit left out of the conversation or not keeping up with friends.
Their conversation is so fun, I'm the only one pasalisaliwa.
Ang saya ng kwentuhan nila, ako na lang ang pasalisaliwa.
Not caring or seemingly out of the scene.
They keep partying, it feels like I'm pasalisaliwa.
Tuloy lang sila sa party, parang pasalisaliwa ako.