Asikaso (en. To take care of)

a-si-ka-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take steps to take care of a person or thing.
I need to take care of the kids while their parents are away.
Kailangan kong asikasin ang mga bata habang wala ang kanilang mga magulang.
To pay attention to the details or needs of a situation.
We should take care of every detail of the project before the meeting.
Dapat nating asikasin ang bawat detalye ng proyekto bago ang pagpupulong.
To carry out tasks that provide support and assistance.
Take care of his needs at the hospital.
Asikasuhin mo ang kanyang mga pangangailangan sa ospital.

Etymology

From the word 'sikaso' which means taking care or attending to.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Take care of things first.
Set aside time for things that need care.
Asikaso ka muna.

Related Words

sikaso
The act of caring or assisting.
sikaso
alaga
Meaning care or nurture.
alaga

Slang Meanings

sacrifice for others
He said I no longer have any asikaso for myself because I'm always there for him.
Sabi niya, wala na daw akong asikaso sa sarili ko kasi lagi na lang akong nandiyan para sa kanya.
care or attention
Bro, you need to asikaso your projects, you might encounter problems later.
Bro, dapat asikaso ka sa mga hawak mong proyekto, baka magkaproblema ka pa sa huli.
going through or helping out
When someone needs help, asikaso right away, so we can give them assistance.
Pag may nangailangan, asikaso agad, para mabigyan natin sila ng tulong.