Magalaga (en. To take care of)

ma-ɡa-la-ɡa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of providing care to a person, animal, or thing.
We need to take care of the children at school.
Kailangan nating magalaga ng mga bata sa paaralan.
The process of caring for and maintaining health.
It is important to take care of our health.
Mahalaga ang magalaga ng ating kalusugan.
The act of focusing on and attending to the needs of others.
Teachers take care of their students.
Ang mga guro ay nagalaga ng kanilang mga estudyante.

Etymology

from the term 'alaga' meaning 'to care' or 'to nurture'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take care of animals
represents affection for pets
magalaga ng hayop
to take care of family
attending to and caring for family members
magalaga sa pamilya

Related Words

care
Refers to the responsibility to provide care.
alaga
caring
A characteristic of a person who shows care and attention to others.
maalaga

Slang Meanings

to be caring
It's important to take care of animals to keep them healthy.
Mahalaga ang mag-alaga sa mga hayop para maging malusog sila.
caretaker
Who is taking care of your plants while you're gone?
Sino ang taga-alaga ng mga halaman mo habang wala ka?
to become a parent
When I have kids, I need to be a good parent.
Pag nagkaanak na ako, kailangan kong maging magaling na magulang.