Aluin (en. Toiling)

a-luin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To undertake an action to maintain or improve a condition or situation.
Tend to your chores at home to keep everything in order.
Aluin mo ang iyong mga gawain sa bahay para maging maayos ang lahat.
To assist or take part in an activity.
Help the children with their homework.
Aluin ang mga bata sa kanilang mga takdang-aralin.
To perform an action carefully or thoughtfully.
The animals should be tended to gently to avoid stress.
Dapat aluin ang mga hayop upang hindi sila ma-stress.

Etymology

From the root meaning 'to sweep' or 'to cast'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tend to oneself
Take time for personal health and well-being.
Aluin ang sarili
Tend with care
Perform a task with skill or attention.
Aluin ng maayos

Related Words

caring
The process of giving appropriate attention or support to a person or thing.
pag-aalaga
help
The act of providing support or assistance to someone.
tulong

Slang Meanings

Because of extreme annoyance or anger
Wow, I'm so annoyed by what he did!
Grabe, naaluin na ako sa ginawa niya!
Hurt or angry because of an event
Just get annoyed with those rumors.
Aluin ka na lang sa mga tsismis na 'yan.
To get really angry
She's getting ready, looks like she's going to be really angry at the teacher again.
Naghahanda na siya, mukhang maaluin na naman siya sa guro.