Salisalisihan (en. Intervention)

/sali-sali-si-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process conducted to intervene or take part in a situation.
The intervention of experts helped resolve the conflict.
Ang salisalisihan ng mga eksperto ay nakatulong sa pagresolba ng hidwaan.
The act of entering or intruding into the affairs of others.
Intervening in other people's personal matters is not good.
Hindi maganda ang salisalisihan sa mga personal na usapin ng ibang tao.
Use of authority to intervene in a situation.
Government intervention was needed to solve the crisis.
Kinailangan ang salisalisihan ng gobyerno upang masolusyunan ang krisis.

Etymology

Root word: sali (to join) and sali-salihan (intervention)

Common Phrases and Expressions

intervention of the people
Intervention of the people in a specific matter.
salisalisihan ng mga tao

Related Words

to intervene
The action of engaging or getting involved in a situation.
makialam
intrusion
The action of entering into the lives or affairs of others.
pakikialam

Slang Meanings

People discussing things often accompanied by gossip or news.
Wow, there’s a lot of salisalisihan at the corner, we need to listen in!
Naku, ang dami ng salisalisihan sa kanto, kailangan natin makinig!
News that spreads often without truth.
The salisalisihan in school might be about him, but that's not true!
Baka yung salisalisihan sa school ay about sa kanya, pero hindi yan totoo!
A conversation full of playfulness or jokes.
Their salisalisihan seems fun, full of laughter!
Ang salisalisihan nila, parang masaya, puro tawanan!