pasalubong

English

Etymology

From Tagalog pasalubong, literally "(something) for when you welcome me".

Noun

pasalubong (plural pasalubongs or pasalubong)

1. (Philippines) A gift brought back by a traveller for somebody at home.

Translations

gift from abroad

• Arabic:

  Gulf Arabic: صوغة f (ṣōḡa)

Bikol Central

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog pasalubong.

Pronunciation

• Hyphenation: pa‧sa‧lu‧bong
• IPA^(key): /pasaˈluboŋ/, [pa.saˈl̪u.boŋ]

Noun

pasalúbong

1. gift brought by a traveller returning from a trip
2. souvenir

   Synonym: rekuwerdo

Derived terms

• magpasalubong
• pasalubongan

 

Tagalog

Etymology

From pa- +‎ salubong.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /pasaˈluboŋ/, [pɐ.sɐˈlu.boŋ]
• Hyphenation: pa‧sa‧lu‧bong

Noun

pasalubong (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜐᜎᜓᜊᜓᜅ᜔)

1. gift brought by a traveller returning from a trip; souvenir

Derived terms

• magpasalubong
• pasalubungan