Salansang (en. Predicament)

sa-lan-sang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation full of challenges requiring a solution.
He was in a difficult predicament when he learned the news.
Nasa isang mahirap na salansang siya nang malaman ang balita.
A type of problem or challenge that is difficult to resolve.
Try to find a way to get out of this predicament.
Sikaping makahanap ng paraan para makalabas sa salansang ito.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a predicament
in a difficult situation
nasa salansang

Related Words

problem
A problem or challenge that one wishes to solve.
suliranin
trial
A test or challenge that challenges a person's ability.
pagsubok

Slang Meanings

a playful push; provoking or invading someone
Let's go here, playful push, come on! No one can escape us!
Dito tayo, salansang, tara! Walang makakaligtas sa atin!
let's charge quickly against the opponents!
Let's charge quickly against the opponents!
Salansang na tayo laban sa mga kalaban!
challenge me playfully, I can take that!
Challenge me playfully, I can take that!
Salansang mo ako, kaya kong suwayin 'yan!