Survivor in Tagalog

Survivor in Tagalog translates to “nakaligtas,” “taong nakaligtas,” or “tagapagtagumpay,” depending on the context. These terms refer to someone who has endured and overcome difficult circumstances, danger, or tragedy.

Learning how to express survivor concepts in Tagalog helps in discussing resilience, recovery stories, and honoring those who have persevered through challenges.

[Words] = Survivor

[Definition]:

• Survivor /sərˈvaɪvər/
• Noun 1: A person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died.
• Noun 2: A person who copes well with difficulties in their life.
• Noun 3: A person who continues to function or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks.

[Synonyms] = Nakaligtas, Taong nakaligtas, Tagapagtagumpay, Nag-survive, Buhay pa, Nakaraos, Nakalusot, Nakatakas, Nakatahan

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The earthquake survivor shared her emotional story of loss and hope with the community.
Ex1_PH: Ang nakaligtas sa lindol ay nagbahagi ng kanyang emosyonal na kuwento ng pagkalugi at pag-asa sa komunidad.

Ex2_EN: As a cancer survivor, she now dedicates her time to helping others going through similar challenges.
Ex2_PH: Bilang isang tagapagtagumpay sa kanser, naglalaan na siya ng kanyang oras sa pagtulong sa iba na dumadaan sa katulad na hamon.

Ex3_EN: The documentary interviewed several survivors of the typhoon who rebuilt their homes from scratch.
Ex3_PH: Ang dokumentaryo ay nag-interview sa ilang nakaligtas sa bagyo na muling itinayo ang kanilang mga tahanan mula sa simula.

Ex4_EN: He is a survivor of domestic abuse and now speaks publicly about his experience to raise awareness.
Ex4_PH: Siya ay isang nakaligtas sa pang-aabuso sa tahanan at ngayon ay nagsasalita sa publiko tungkol sa kanyang karanasan upang magpataas ng kamalayan.

Ex5_EN: The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued after three days stranded on a small island.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga nakaligtas sa pagkawasak ng barko ay nailigtas pagkatapos ng tatlong araw na nakatigil sa isang maliit na isla.