Salalayan (en. Support)

/salalaɪʔan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing or situation that provides help or support.
The support of the community is vital for the development of the town.
Ang salalayan ng komunidad ay mahalaga sa pag-unlad ng bayan.
A mechanism or system that provides guidance or assistance to people.
The support of organizations helps those in need.
Ang salalayan ng mga organisasyon ay nakakatulong sa mga nangangailangan.

Etymology

From the word 'salalay' which means to guide or assist.

Common Phrases and Expressions

support of people
Refers to the help or support given by people to each other.
salalayan ng mga tao

Related Words

salalay
An action of guiding or assisting.
salalay

Slang Meanings

Dumping ground or trash heap.
You don't want to go there; it's just a salalayan of broken stuff.
Ayaw mong pumunta diyan, puro salalayan ng mga sira-sirang gamit lang 'yan.
A place used to store things that are no longer needed.
Why are you piling up stuff in your salalayan? They're just going to clutter there.
Bakit mo pa pinagsasama-sama ang mga bagay sa salalayan mo, diyan lang sila magkalat.
A type of mess or clutter.
This place is a mess like a salalayan; we really need to clean up.
Ang kalat dito parang salalayan, kailangan na talagang maglinis.