To take shelter (tl. Pasalagmak)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Kailangan kong pumalagmak sa ilalim ng puno.
I need to take shelter under the tree.
Context: daily life Kapag umuulan, pumalagmak kami sa bahay.
When it rains, we take shelter in the house.
Context: daily life Ang mga tao ay pumalagmak sa simbahan.
People take shelter in the church.
Context: community Intermediate (B1-B2)
Noong lumakas ang bagyo, pumalagmak kami sa malapit na paaralan.
When the storm became strong, we took shelter in a nearby school.
Context: safety Pumalagmak siya sa ilalim ng tulay nang pumatak ang ulan.
He took shelter under the bridge when the rain started.
Context: daily life Mabilis na pumalagmak ang mga tao kapag may panganib.
People quickly take shelter when there is danger.
Context: emergency Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa mata ng panganib, mas mainam na pumalagmak sa isang ligtas na lugar.
In the face of danger, it is better to take shelter in a safe place.
Context: safety Pumalagmak sila sa isang lumang gusali nang sumiklab ang sunog.
They took shelter in an old building when the fire broke out.
Context: emergency Ang mga migrante ay madalas na pumalagmak sa mga bansa na mas mayaman.
Migrants often take shelter in wealthier countries.
Context: society Synonyms
- sumilong
- magkanlungan