pasalubong
souvenir; homecoming gift; anything brought home from a trip
From root: salubong
Usage Note
Pasalubong is a deep cultural tradition where travelers bring gifts back for family and friends upon their return.
Examples
" Anong pasalubong mo? "
Natural Translation
What's your souvenir?
Literal Translation
What souvenir your?
" May dala akong pasalubong para sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
I brought a souvenir for you.
Literal Translation
Have carry I souvenir for you.
" Tuwing umuuwi ang aking tito mula sa abroad, lagi siyang may dalang pasalubong para sa bawat isa sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Whenever my uncle comes home from abroad, he always brings a souvenir for each one of us.
Literal Translation
Whenever comes-home the my uncle from abroad, always he having carry souvenir for each one of us.
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