Pasalok (en. Gathering)

pah-sah-lok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of invitation or collection of items.

They held a gathering for their school project.

Nagdaos sila ng pasalok para sa kanilang proyekto sa paaralan.

Receiving materials or donations from others.

We need a lot of help for the gathering of supplies.

Kailangan namin ng maraming tulong para sa pasalok ng mga kagamitan.

An activity aimed at gathering people or things for a specific purpose.

The gathering is held at the plaza every week.

Ang pasalok ay ginanap sa plaza tuwing linggo.

From the root word 'salok' meaning 'to gather' or 'to take.'

to hold a gathering

to conduct an event to gather items or assistance.

magdaos ng pasalok

gather

Shows the action of taking or collecting items from a place.

salok

help

Providing support or assistance often seen in gatherings.

tulong

A visitor entering while also asking for a favor or help.

He made a 'pasalok' to the house, that's why he brought something to ease hunger.

Nagpasalok siya sa bahay, kaya’t nagdala siya ng pantawid gutom.

Talking about tiring favors as if there's no end to the conversation.

My brother's pasalok is too much, it's like he doesn't want to stop talking about his problems.

Sobrang pasalok ng kapatid ko, parang ayaw nang tumigil sa pakikipag-usap tungkol sa mga problema niya.