Pasilungin (en. To shelter)

pási-lu-ngin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of providing shelter or protection to a person or thing.
He sheltered the children from the rain.
Pinasilungin niya ang mga bata mula sa ulan.
The act of finding or entering a safer place for a person.
Come in and seek shelter.
Pumasok ka sa loob at magpasilungin.
The act of providing protection or shelter to those affected by danger.
The people were fortunate to enter and take shelter in the church.
Ang mga tao ay pinalad na pumasok at nagpasilungin sa simbahan.

Etymology

From the root word 'sulod' meaning to enter or to penetrate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shelter the lost
Provide shelter to people who are in danger or have nowhere to stay.
pasilungin ang mga naligaw

Related Words

shelter
A place that provides safety and protection.
kanlungan
acceptance
The action of accepting people or situations.
pagtanggap

Slang Meanings

bring back
You need to pasilungin me, I can't talk outside.
Kailangan mo na akong pasilungin, hindi ako makausap sa labas.
let in
Just pasulongin her so I can talk to her.
Pasulongin mo na lang siya para makausap ko siya.