Salubungan (en. Greeting)

/salu.buŋ.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A greeting or meeting of two people or groups.

The meeting of the two families was filled with joy.

Ang salubungan ng dalawang pamilya ay puno ng saya.

A ritual or ceremony where people gather to welcome someone.

They built an altar for the greeting during the festival.

Nagtayo sila ng altar para sa salubungan sa pista.

A gathering or meeting often aimed at social interaction.

The meeting of friends is a joyful occasion.

Ang salubungan ng mga kaibigan ay isang masayang pagkakataon.

Salubong from the root word salubong meaning 'to welcome' or 'to meet.'

welcome the new year

A tradition marking the arrival of the new year through celebrations.

salubungin ang bagong taon

greet the guests

Welcoming the arriving guests.

salubungan ang mga bisita

greeting

The act of welcoming or attending someone.

salubong

welcome

A part of salubungan that may refer to welcoming a person or occasion.

pagsalubong

very happy or joyful welcome

Wow, their welcome at the airport was like they hadn't seen each other in 10 years!

Grabe, ang salubungan nila sa airport, parang nagkita ulit after 10 years!

gathering or meeting of people

The gathering of friends at the plaza was so much fun!

Ang salubungan ng barkada sa plaza, sobrang saya!