Kaingatan (en. Caution)
/ka.ɪŋˈɪ.tan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state or quality of being careful or cautious.
Because of the caution of the crowd, the accident did not occur.
Dahil sa kaingatan ng madla, hindi nangyari ang aksidente.
The measures taken to avoid danger or harm.
Caution in projects is important to ensure everyone's safety.
Ang kaingatan sa mga proyekto ay mahalaga upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng lahat.
A condition where a person is always observant or vigilant of the surroundings.
His caution saved him from many dangers.
Ang kanyang kaingatan ay nagligtas sa kanya sa maraming panganib.
Common Phrases and Expressions
be careful
we should be more observant and careful in our decisions.
maging maingat
Related Words
careful
Shows caution or carefulness in any situation.
maingat
danger
A situation that poses a threat or harm.
panganib
Slang Meanings
attention grabber
Her outfit is such a kaingatan, everyone is looking.
Sobrang kaingatan ng outfit niya, lahat ay napapatingin.
show-off
He's a kaingatan in the group, always the first to answer in the quiz.
Isa siyang kaingatan sa grupo, palaging siya ang nauunang sumagot sa quiz.
super excited
She's kaingatan over the souvenirs, she can't sit still with so much joy.
Kaingatan siya sa mga pasalubong, hindi siya mapakali sa sobrang saya.