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    Amakin (en. Take care of)

    /aˈmakin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of taking care of a person or thing.
    The care of his parents was the reason for his success.
    Ang amakin ng kanyang mga magulang ay naging dahilan ng kanyang tagumpay.
    The process of helping another person.
    There is a need for care for the elderly in our community.
    Kailangan ng amakin sa mga matatanda sa aming komunidad.
    verb
    The action of looking after or valuing others.
    He needs to take care of his siblings while their parents are away.
    Kailangan niyang amakin ang kanyang mga kapatid habang wala ang kanilang mga magulang.
    The act of attending to the needs of other people.
    He often takes care of patients in the hospital.
    Madalas siyang amakin ng mga pasyente sa ospital.

    Etymology

    The word 'amakin' is derived from the root 'amaki' which means 'to take care of' or 'to assist.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take care of me
    Asking for help or care from another.
    amakin mo ako
    take care of the children
    Caring or looking after the children.
    amakin ang mga bata

    Related Words

    care
    The act or process of caring.
    alaga
    help
    Helping other people.
    tulong

    Slang Meanings

    to brown-nose
    Juan is such a sycophant to Boss, he always gets favored.
    Sobrang amakin ni Juan kay Boss, lagi na lang niyang pinapaboran.
    attention seeker
    He became an attention seeker just to get noticed by his crush.
    Naging amakin siya para lang mapansin ng crush niya.
    to show off
    He needs to show off to get attention in the group.
    Kailangan niyang amakin para makakuha ng atensyon sa grupo.
    seems like a puppet
    The sycophant of the well-known influencer seems like a puppet.
    Ang amakin ng kilalang influencer, parang puppet lang siya.