Pasalubungan (en. Souvenir)

pah-sah-loo-boong-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An item brought by a person from a trip as a gift or memento.

She brought a souvenir from her vacation in Boracay.

Nagdala siya ng pasalubungan mula sa kanyang bakasyon sa Boracay.

A type of gift often given to relatives or friends from another place.

The pasalubungan is a symbol of friendship and love.

Ang pasalubungan ay simbolo ng pagkakaibigan at pagmamahal.

Products or foods sent from a place to showcase its culture.

The pasalubungan from Luzon often includes food and handicrafts.

Ang mga pasalubungan mula sa Luzon ay kadalasang mga pagkain at handicraft.

From the root word 'salubong', meaning to welcome.

My souvenir for you

The items I brought for you from my trip.

Pasalubong ko sa'yo

welcome

The act of receiving a person, often accompanied by celebration or appreciation.

salubong

assistance

Items or help given as support to a person.

alalay

gift or souvenir from a trip

I hope you can bring me a pasalubong from Japan!

Sana madala mo akong pasalubungan galing sa Japan!

a small item brought from another place

I don’t have a pasalubong for Grandma, but I’ll buy one later.

Wala akong pasalubong kay Lola, pero bibili ako mamaya.

favor or gesture with an accompanying item

You’re so nice, always bringing pasalubong!

Parang ang bait mo, laging may pasalubong!

a gift as a form of apology

Let’s bring pasalubong for our friends at your birthday!

Pasalubungan naman natin ang mga kaibigan natin sa birthday mo!