Salungatin (en. To greet or welcome)

sa-lu-nga-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of receiving or greeting a person who is arriving.
Welcome the guests at the door.
Salungatin mo ang mga bisita sa pinto.
An expression of respect or greeting to a person.
It's important to welcome the elders in our community.
Mahalaga ang salungatin ang mga matatanda sa ating komunidad.
The process of welcoming or receiving a person or group.
We should greet the arriving guests with a smile.
Dapat tayong salungatin ang mga dumating na bisita nang may ngiti.

Etymology

from salungat, meaning 'to help' or 'to welcome'

Common Phrases and Expressions

greet the guests
the act of welcoming arriving people
salungatin ang mga bisita
greet with a smile
to help or be warm to a person who arrives
salungatin ng ngiti

Related Words

welcome
the action of receiving or greeting a person or group.
salubong
accept
the process of receiving or acknowledging a person; recognizing their arrival.
tanggapin

Slang Meanings

To greet or welcome
Greet him when he arrives at the party.
Salungatin mo siya pagdating niya sa party.
To reach out or contact
Reach out to me in chat when you have news.
Salungatin mo ako sa chat kapag may balita.
To propose or suggest
Suggest a new game for us.
Salungatin mo'ng mag-suggest ng bagong laro para sa amin.