Sagip (en. Rescue)
sah-gip
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating an action aimed at saving or helping a person or thing.
We need to rescue people from the fire.
Kailangan nating sagipin ang mga tao mula sa sunog.
Assisting someone in need or in danger.
He rescued animals from the bad weather.
Siya ay nagsagip ng mga hayop mula sa masamang panahon.
A process of retrieving a person from a danger.
The rescuers saved those lost in the mountains.
Ang mga rescuer ay nagsagip sa mga naligaw sa bundok.
Etymology
From the root word 'sagip', meaning 'help' or 'rescue'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rescue me
When you are in danger and asking for help.
sagipin mo ako
rescue of the country
A term used for individuals or institutions that provide assistance to those in need.
sagip ng bayan
Related Words
rescue team
A group of people engaged in rescue operations.
rescue team
emergency
A situation requiring immediate action or assistance.
emergency
Slang Meanings
help
Help already, they really need assistance!
Sagip na, kailangan na talaga nilang tulungan!
rescue
Rescue already, there's an emergency!
Salba na, may emergency!
mercy
I hope there's some mercy help for them.
Sana may sagip na awa sa kanila.
give a hand
They need help, give them a hand!
Kailangan nila ng sagip, bigyan mo sila ng tulong!