salabid
salabíd with stress marks
entangling; being entangled
Usage Note
Salabid describes the state or act of being caught, tangled, or tripped up — whether by a physical object like a rope or a net, or metaphorically by a complicated situation. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" May salabid sa paa ko. "
Natural Translation
Something is tangled around my foot.
Literal Translation
There-is entanglement on foot my.
" May salabid sa tali. "
Natural Translation
There is an entanglement in the rope.
Literal Translation
There-is entanglement in rope.
" Dahil sa salabid ng mga lubid sa sahig, muntik nang madapa ang batang tumatakbo. "
Natural Translation
Because of the tangle of ropes on the floor, the running child almost tripped and fell.
Literal Translation
Because of entanglement of ropes on floor, almost would-fall the child running.
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