Pasalig

commitment / guaranteenoun / verb

Alternative meanings

commitment
promise
guarantee
assurance
pledge
responsibility taken on

Pronunciation

pah-SAH-lig

Root and affixes

Related to “salig,” which expresses trusting, relying on someone, entrusting, or committing. Pasalig can work as commitment, guarantee, or reassurance.

Variants or conjugations

salig = to trust / rely / entrust
saad = promise / vow
misaad = promised
kasabotan = agreement
kompromiso = commitment, borrowed form

Related words and expressions

saad = promise
salig = trust / to trust
kasabotan = agreement
katungdanan = responsibility / duty
minyo = to marry / married

Meaning and usage notes

Use pasalig for commitment, guarantee, assurance, or a serious promise. For engagement before marriage, Cebuano may use constructions with saad or kasabotan depending on context; if marriage is involved, specify it.