Kalinggalan (en. Care)

/ka-ling-ga-lan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being cared for or nurtured.
The care of the elderly is very important.
Ang kalinggalan sa mga matatanda ay napakahalaga.
The care and love given to others.
The care of parents for their children is unmatched.
Ang kalinggalan ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay walang kapantay.
Providing attention and care to someone's needs.
We should show care for animals.
Dapat tayong magpakita ng kalinggalan sa mga hayop.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'lingga' which means 'to take care' or 'to nurture'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Needs care.
There is a need for care or nurturing.
Kailangan ng kalinggalan.
Give care.
Allocate time and attention to a person or thing.
Ibigay ang kalinggalan.

Related Words

care
The act of caring for a person or thing.
kalinga
care
Nurturing or concern for a person or animal.
alaga

Slang Meanings

service or care
His care for the children is so great, even though he’s not their mother.
Sobrang kalinggalan niya sa mga bata, kahit hindi siya nanay.
attention to detail
This project needs some care to achieve a good result.
Kailangan ng project na ito ng kalinggalan para maging maganda ang resulta.
detailed attention to things
He gives so much care to every aspect of his job.
Sobrang kalinggalan sa lahat ng aspekto ng trabaho niya.