Salabsabin (en. Sustenance)
sa-lab-sa-bin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing that provides what a person needs to live and continue.
Food and water are the sustenances of our body.
Ang pagkain at tubig ay mga salabsabin ng ating katawan.
Value of things that represent livelihood and sustenance.
We need to take care of natural resources as our sustenance.
Kailangan nating alagaan ang likas na yaman bilang ating salabsabin.
A type of assistance or support needed to maintain health.
Proper nutrition is an essential sustenance for children.
Ang tamang nutrisyon ay isang mahalagang salabsabin para sa mga bata.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sustenance of life
things needed to live
salabsabin ng buhay
sustenance of health
necessities for maintaining health
salabsabin ng kalusugan
Related Words
nutrition
Scientific study of food and nutrients in the body.
nutrisyon
support
Help or assistance given to a person or group.
suporta
livelihood
Means of living or sustenance for a person or community.
kabuhayan
Slang Meanings
Sycophant or ingratiating person
Juan's ingratiation to the Boss just to get the promotion.
Ang salabsabin ni Juan kay Boss para lang makuha ang promotion.
Clinging to power or position
Maria seems to cling to her position, even though she's not suited for this job.
Parang salabsabin si Maria, kahit na hindi siya bagay sa trabahong ito.
Sucking up to people for personal gain
Don't be a sycophant! You should work based on your own capabilities.
Huwag kang maging salabsabin! Dapat magtrabaho ka para sa sarili mong kakayahan.