kaligtasan
safety or salvation
From root: ligtas
Usage Note
Kaligtasan can refer to physical safety or spiritual salvation. It is commonly used in phrases like kaligtasan sa sakuna (safety from disaster).
Examples
" Una ang kaligtasan ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
Everyone's safety comes first.
Literal Translation
First the safety of all.
" Importante ang kaligtasan sa trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Safety at work is important.
Literal Translation
Important the safety at work.
" Sa panahon ng bagyo, ang kaligtasan ng pamilya ang dapat unahin bago ang anumang ari-arian o gamit sa bahay. "
Natural Translation
During a typhoon, the family's safety should be prioritized before any property or household belongings.
Literal Translation
In time of typhoon, the safety of family the should prioritize before any property or belonging in house.
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