Asiwa (en. To care for)

/a.si.wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of caring or giving attention.

Children need sufficient care from their parents.

Kailangan ng mga bata ng sapat na asiwa mula sa kanilang mga magulang.

verb

The act of giving necessary attention or care.

Take care of your pets to ensure their health.

Asiwahin mo ang iyong mga alaga upang masiguro ang kanilang kalusugan.

From the Arabic word 'أسيى' meaning 'to pay attention to' or 'to take care of'.

Leave him/her alone.

Leave him/her without care or attention.

Asiwan mo siya.

home care

Care provided within a household.

asiwa ng tahanan

Avoiding trouble or problems

We should be careful to avoid getting into trouble.

Dapat tayong mag-asiwa para hindi tayo masangkot sa gulo.

Be careful or watchful

Be careful, something bad might happen.

Asiwa ka, baka may masamang mangyari.