From root: ligtas
Usage Note
Tagapagligtas refers to a person who saves others from harm or danger. It is frequently used in religious contexts to refer to Jesus Christ.
Examples
" Siya ang aming tagapagligtas. "
Natural Translation
He is our savior.
Literal Translation
He the our savior.
" Siya ang aking tagapagligtas. "
Natural Translation
He is my savior.
Literal Translation
He/she the my savior.
" Itinuring siyang tagapagligtas ng mga residente matapos niyang iligtas ang ilang bata mula sa rumaragasang baha. "
Natural Translation
He was regarded as a savior by the residents after he rescued several children from the raging flood.
Literal Translation
Regarded he-as savior of (plural) resident after he-of rescue the several child from raging flood.
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