Pasalubong (en. Souvenir)

pah-sah-loo-bong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An item sent or brought to a person as a remembrance from a trip.

He brought chocolate as a pasalubong from Baguio.

Nagdala siya ng pasalubong na tsokolate mula sa Baguio.

A gift given to relatives or friends as a thank you for their efforts.

The pasalubong is a nice way to show appreciation for loved ones.

Ang pasalubong ay isang magandang paraan upang ipakita ang pagpapahalaga sa mga mahal sa buhay.

A tradition among Filipinos to give or prepare pasalubong upon returning from another country or place.

Pasalubong is part of our culture, so we always bring them from other towns.

Ang pasalubong ay bahagi ng kultura natin, kaya't lagi tayong nagdadala ng mga ito mula sa ibang bayan.

Derived from the root word 'salu-' meaning 'to receive' and 'bong' referring to 'gift' or 'token'.

Souvenir from another town

Expresses bringing items from another city or town.

Pasalubong mula sa ibang bayan

It's up to you for the pasalubong

Indicates that you are in charge of the pasalubong to be sent or presented.

Bahala ka sa pasalubong

gathering

A gathering usually held to celebrate occasions.

salu-salo

gift

Reflects the concept of giving to another person.

regalo

souvenir brought from a trip

I bought a souvenir T-shirt for my best friend.

Bumili ako ng pasalubong na T-shirt para kay best friend.

gift for friends or family who did not travel

I have some sweets as a gift for you!

May pasalubong akong mga sweets para sa inyo!

small items brought to cheer up those left behind

I hope you like the souvenirs I brought back from my trip.

Sana magustuhan ninyo ang mga pasalubong ko mula sa aking trip.