Pospas (en. Rescue)

pos-pas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of saving or rescuing from danger.
The rescue of the victims of the disaster was carried out swiftly.
Ang pospas ng mga biktima ng sakuna ay mabilis na isinagawa.
The process of caring for and rescuing a person or animal in a dangerous situation.
It takes a lot of courage to rescue people in a fire.
Kailangan ng malaking lakas ng loob para sa pospas ng mga tao sa sunog.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rescue of life
saving or rescuing life from danger
pospas ng buhay
rescue efforts for nature
efforts to save nature
mga pospas sa kalikasan

Related Words

rescue
The process of getting someone from danger or taking direct action to save others.
pagsagip
joy
An uplifting feeling that is often expressed after a successful rescue.
ligaya

Slang Meanings

quick or rushed
We need to do this quickly! We might be late!
Kailangan nating gawin 'to sa pospas! Baka ma-late tayo!
just for a moment or briefly
Just be quick, the boss is coming.
Mag-paspas ka lang, darating na si boss.
animal-like speed
Wow, he's running so fast in the race!
Grabe, ang pospas ng pagtakbo niya sa takbuhan!