Alintana (en. Awareness)

/a.lin.ta.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of being conscious or knowledgeable about something.

Awareness is essential in environmental issues.

Mahalaga ang alintana sa mga isyu ng kapaligiran.

The process of understanding or accepting a situation.

Awareness is needed to make wise decisions.

Kailangan ang alintana upang makagawa ng matalinong desisyon.

From the root word 'lintana' meaning awareness or understanding.

to be aware of the surroundings

To be conscious of what is happening around.

maging alintana sa paligid

conscious

The ability to understand or notice details of a situation.

malay

Elder brother / sister, for younger ones

Look out for me, I need help with my homework.

Alintana mo 'ko, kailangan ko ng tulong sa homework ko.

Watch / monitor

Keep an eye on your cellphone, it might get lost.

Alintana mo 'yang cellphone mo, baka mawala.

Care / to look after someone

Look after him, he seems to be going through something.

Alintana mo siya, mukhang may pinagdadaanan.