Dagitigalan (en. To be cared for or looked after)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state in which a person is being cared for or assisted.
The care for the elderly is a responsibility of the entire community.
Ang dagitigalan ng mga matatanda ay isang responsibilidad ng buong komunidad.

Common Phrases and Expressions

being cared for
the attention given to a person's situation for their welfare
pinapangalagaan

Related Words

care
The process of providing care or attention to a person.
pangalaga
assistant
A person who provides help or support to another person.
alalay

Slang Meanings

When something bad happens to a person or situation.
Look, he’s being dagitigalan again in his class; he couldn’t handle the pressure.
Ayun, nagdagitigalan na naman siya sa kanyang klase, di kinaya ang pressure.
Fighting or having misunderstandings.
Enough with the dagitigalan! You guys should just talk.
Tama na ang pagdadagitigalan! Mag-usap na lang kayo.