Alagaan (en. Care)
ala-gán
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or thing that requires care or attention.
The care for animals requires thorough attention.
Ang alagaan ng mga hayop ay nangangailangan ng masusing pag-aalaga.
An activity of providing attention and love to a person or thing.
The care for the elderly is one of the family's responsibilities.
Ang alagaan sa mga matatanda ay isa sa mga responsibilidad ng pamilya.
Etymology
The word 'alagaan' comes from the root word 'alaga', which means care or nurturing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take care of oneself
Allocate time for one's own well-being.
alagaan ang sarili
care for the child
To nurture and provide support for a child.
alagaan ang bata
Related Words
care
Refers to the concern and nurturing of a person or thing.
alaga
to take care of
The process of providing protection or care.
pangalagaan
Slang Meanings
Take care of or give attention
He takes such good care of his pets.
Sobrang alaga siya sa kanyang mga alaga.
Become close to a person or thing
You should take care of them because they are your family.
Dapat mo silang alagaan kasi sila ang pamilya mo.
Responsibility to be caring
You really need to take care of the kids if you're the babysitter.
Kailangan mo talagang alagaan ang mga bata kung ikaw ang babysitter.