Salag (en. Catch)

/sɐˈlɐg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of equipment used for catching fish or other animals.
The catch they used was made of bamboo.
Ang salag na ginamit nila ay gawa sa tambo.
More broadly refers to any form of catching or trapping.
There are traps for insects in her garden.
May mga salag para sa mga insekto sa kanyang hardin.
verb
The action of taking or grabbing something.
He tried to catch the ball that flew into the air.
Sinubukan niyang salagin ang bola na lumipad sa hangin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fish catch
equipment for catching fish
salag ng isda

Related Words

shelter catch
A type of trap that has protection from the sun or rain.
salag-salakot

Slang Meanings

to face or confront a situation without fear
Just go for it! We need to fight for this.
Salag na lang! Kailangan nating ipaglaban 'to.
to charge or keep up with the competition
Just charge into the fight, no backing down!
Salag lang sa laban, walang atrasan!
do not hesitate to jump at any opportunity
Just take the chance! It might not come back.
Salag ka na sa pagkakataong ito! Baka hindi na bumalik.