Sumalubong (en. Welcomed)

/su.ma.lu.bong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To receive or greet a person or group at an event.

He welcomed the guests at the door.

Sumalubong siya sa mga bisita sa pintuan.

The act of receiving or ascending.

People welcomed the new year with fireworks.

Sumalubong ang mga tao sa bagong taon na may mga paputok.

from the word 'salubong' meaning 'welcoming'

welcomed with a smile

showed acceptance or joy

sumalubong ng ngiti

greet

the act of receiving or greeting a person or group.

salubong

A feeling of resentment or anger brought on by a bad attitude towards someone.

I didn't like how the neighbor's pet greeted me, it felt like it was angry.

Hindi ko gusto yung sumalubong sa akin na alaga ng kapitbahay, parang may sama.luboong siya.

Two people meeting up who do not get along.

Be careful, you might run into your ex at the mall; things might get heated.

Mag-ingat ka, baka sumalubong ka yung ex mo sa mall, baka magka-initan pa kayo.

Agreeing or being influenced by another person's anger and having unclear emotions.

I don’t want to befriend her anymore because I've already taken on her resentment.

Ayoko na siyang kaibiganin kasi sumalubong na ang sama ng loob ko.