Salap (en. Ointment)

sah-lahp

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of ointment used on the skin.
He used ointment for his scar.
Gumamit siya ng salap para sa kanyang peklat.
A thin liquid or substance used to heal or provide relief.
The ointment helps relieve itching.
Ang salap ay nakakatulong sa pag-alis ng pangangati.

Etymology

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'salap' meaning a tight grip or binding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ointment for wounds
Ointment used for wounds.
salap para sa sugat

Related Words

pare
An alternative term for ointment commonly used among people.
pare

Slang Meanings

Money or wealth
People in business only care about salap.
Ang mga tao sa negosyo, puro salap ang gusto.
Earnings or revenue
Online sellers are making a lot of salap these days.
Malaki ang salap sa mga online sellers ngayon.
Wealth, especially in youth slang
Influencers have so much salap these days!
Ang daming salap ng mga influencer ngayon!