pagluwas

rescue; savingnoun

Alternative meanings

The act of saving, freeing, or taking someone out of a dangerous situation. It can also refer to rescue work, liberation, or emergency help.

Pronunciation

pag-LOO-was

Root and affixes

Root: luwas = to save, rescue, free, or be safe. With pag-, it forms the action noun pagluwas = rescue or saving.

Variants or conjugations

luwas = to save/rescue or safe; luwason = will save or rescue; giluwas = was saved or rescued; kaluwasan = salvation or safety.

Related words and expressions

tabang = help; peligro = danger; luwas = safe/to save; emergency = emergency; pagpangita = search

Meaning and usage notes

Pagluwas works for physical rescues and also broader salvation contexts. In emergencies, it is often combined with tabang or peligro.