Saklit (en. Rescue)
/sak-lit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of saving or removing from danger.
The rescue by the firefighters during the fire was quick and efficient.
Ang saklit ng mga bumbero sa sunog ay mabilis at mahusay.
A person or group that helps or saves others.
He is a member of a rescue group dedicated to helping those affected.
Siya ay miyembro ng isang saklit na grupo na nakatuon sa pagtulong sa mga nasalanta.
verb
To perform an action of saving.
We need to rescue people from the flood before it becomes too late.
Kailangan nating saklitin ang mga tao sa baha bago pa maging huli ang lahat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
help together in rescue
To unite and assist in helping or saving others.
magtulong-tulong sa saklit
rescue in times of need
Help or rescue in times of need.
saklit sa oras ng pangangailangan
Related Words
rescue team
A group dedicated to saving people from danger.
rescue team
emergency response
Actions taken during an emergency.
emergency response
Slang Meanings
caught
I got caught on that bus, I couldn't grab my cellphone.
Saklit na saklit ako sa bus na yan, hindi ko na nahablot ang cellphone ko.
bottom line
In the end, it's still the bottom line, just need a backup plan.
Sa huli, saklit pa rin, kelangan lang may backup plan.
just a moment
Just a moment, I'll be back.
Saklit lang, magbabalik na ako.