Pasalungsong (en. Interception)

/pasaˈluŋsoŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of catching or retrieving something that would otherwise move or be unreachable.
The interception of the ball gave the team a chance to win.
Ang pasalungsong ng bola ay nagbigay-daan sa pagkakataong manalo ang koponan.
Retrieving something before it reaches its destination.
The interception of the letter provided information before the scheduled meeting.
Ang pasalungsong ng liham ay nagbigay ng impormasyon bago ang nakatakdang pagpupulong.
The process of saving or grabbing something that might be lost.
Interception is crucial in emergency situations to avoid more serious problems.
Mahalaga ang pasalungsong sa mga emergency situation upang maiwasan ang mas malalang problema.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'salungsong' meaning to catch or intercept something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

interception in emergency
the act of rescuing in a situation that requires immediate action.
pasalungsong sa emergency

Related Words

to catch
Verb meaning to catch or to intercept.
salungin
to rescue
Verb meaning to save or assist.
sagip

Slang Meanings

Going back or danger
Oh no, it looks like you're the one backtracking into my problems again!
Naku, parang ikaw na naman ang pasalungsong sa mga problema ko!
Avoiding trouble
That's just backtracking, don't get involved anymore.
Pasalungsong lang yan, huwag ka nang makialam.
Reaction that falls or catches
That explosion, let's just backtrack to the house!
Pagsabog na yun, pasalungsong na lang tayo sa bahay!