isinalubong
something given upon arrival
From root: salubong
Usage Note
Isinalubong refers specifically to the object or gesture used to welcome someone immediately as they arrive.
Examples
" May isinalubong siyang prutas. "
Natural Translation
She had fruit given upon arrival.
Literal Translation
Has something-given-upon-arrival he/she-that fruit.
" May isinalubong siyang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
He/She had food given upon arrival.
Literal Translation
There-is something-given-upon-arrival he/she-that food.
" Ang masarap na pansit ang isinalubong ng lola sa amin pagkababa namin sa bus matapos ang mahabang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
The delicious noodles were what grandmother had ready to welcome us when we got off the bus after the long trip.
Literal Translation
The delicious noodles the something-given-upon-arrival by grandmother to us upon-getting-off our from bus after the long trip.
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