Kaling (en. Care)

kah-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Care or concern for a person or thing.
His care cannot be compared to anything.
Ang kanyang kaling ay di matutumbasan ng kahit ano.
Support or maintenance for health and welfare.
Care is important for the elderly.
Mahalaga ang kaling sa mga matatanda.
Giving attention and love.
A parent's care for a child is very important.
Ang kaling ng isang magulang sa anak ay napakahalaga.

Etymology

Derived from the word that means care or love.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Care for others
Caring or concern for other people.
Kaling sa kapwa
Self-care
Caring for one's own condition or health.
Kaling sa sarili

Related Words

concern
Having a sensitive perspective and care for others.
malasakit
care
Looking after or trying to maintain the condition of others.
alaga

Slang Meanings

Important or special care.
Wow, you're so caring towards me, you always help me!
Naks, ang kaling mo sa akin, lagi mo akong tinutulungan!
Precious and careful concern.
Wow, you're so kind to animals, I love that!
Grabe, ang kaling mo sa mga hayop, gusto ko 'yan!
Showing affection or love.
I wish everyone had a boyfriend as caring as yours!
Sana all, ang kaling ng boyfriend mo sa'yo!
Child-friendly term that shows kindness.
Kids often use 'kaling' when they're happy.
Ang mga bata, madalas silang magsalita ng kaling kapag masaya sila.