Salubong (en. Welcome)

sa-lu-bong

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The salubong is an activity of welcoming or greeting a person, usually upon meeting.

The family prepared a warm welcome for their visitor.

Maligayang salubong ang inihanda ng pamilya para sa kanilang bisita.

A celebration or ritual activity performed as a sign of respect or celebration for a special occasion.

A grand welcome was prepared for their town's birthday.

Isang malaking salubong ang inihanda para sa kaarawan ng kanilang bayan.

From the root word 'salubong' meaning to welcome.

Welcoming the new year

Celebration or welcoming of the arrival of the new year.

Salubong ng bagong taon

Happy welcome

A joyful greeting or reception.

Masayang salubong

to welcome

The verb that means to perform a welcome for someone.

salubongin

to accept

The verb that means to accept a person or thing.

tanggapin

A gathering or celebration of two people, often on a special occasion.

Their salubong was really joyful, like a festival on the street!

Ang salubong nila ay talagang masaya, parang pista sa kalye!

The first meeting or confession of feelings to someone.

Our salubong last week, I thought I'd be shy but it was fine!

Yung salubong namin nung last week, akala ko mahihiya ako pero ayos lang pala!

Welcoming a visitor or a person that was expected.

He rushed to greet Ana because he was excited.

Nagmamadali siya sa salubong kay Ana kasi excited na siya.