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    Kura (en. Care)

    ku-ra

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of giving attention or monitoring to a person or thing.
    The care is important for the health of children.
    Ang kura ay mahalaga sa kalusugan ng mga bata.
    The responsibility to manage or take care of a person or animal.
    He is the caretaker of the elderly in their community.
    Siya ang kura ng mga matatanda sa kanilang komunidad.
    A position or role that takes care of the spiritual condition of people.
    He is the priest of the church in our town.
    Siya ang kura ng simbahan sa aming bayan.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'cura', meaning care or management.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    care in life
    Handling and management of aspects in life.
    kura sa buhay
    good care
    Description of excellent provision of care.
    magandang kura

    Related Words

    caretaker
    A person who works to take care of others.
    tagapag-alaga
    caregiving
    The process of providing care or support.
    pangangalaga

    Slang Meanings

    Kura-kura (Turtle) - a person who moves slowly or acts like a turtle.
    You're acting like a turtle when it comes to arriving, I called you ages ago!
    Parang kura ka naman sa pagdating, tinawag kita kanina pa!
    Kurat (Surprise) - used when something surprising happens suddenly.
    Surprise! I thought you weren't coming!
    Kurat! Akala ko hindi ka na darating!
    Kura (Fake or Lame) - refers to something or someone that is not real or is worthless.
    Those news are fake, there's no basis at all.
    Ang kura ng mga balita na yan, wala namang basehan.