Sumalag (en. To catch)

su·ma·lag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of receiving or catching something that is passed or received.

He caught the ball from the air.

Sumalag siya ng bola mula sa hangin.

Having the opportunity to receive something unexpected.

He caught a great job opportunity.

Sumalag siya ng magandang pagkakataon sa trabaho.

To recover or retrieve something that was lost or passed.

He caught his cellphone back from his friend.

Sumalag siya ng kanyang cellphone mula sa kanyang kaibigan.

to catch an opportunity

to seize a good opportunity

sumalag ng pagkakataon

catch

The act of catching something.

salag

receive

The act of receiving or obtaining something.

salo

Worthwhile effort made for a friend or acquaintance.

I helped him get home from school even though it's far.

Sumalag ako sa pag-uwi niya mula sa paaralan kahit na malayo.

Showed excessive support for someone.

I really helped him when he had problems.

Sumalag talaga ako sa kanya noong nagkaproblema siya.

Settle down or chill.

Okay, let's chill here at the corner and rest.

Sige, sumalag na tayo dito sa kanto at magpahinga.