Magalagaan (en. To care for)

/maɡalaʔɐˈan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to care for or look after a person, animal, or thing.

We need to care for the elderly people in our community.

Kailangan natin magalagaan ang mga matatandang tao sa ating komunidad.

Refers to taking steps to maintain the condition and safety of a person or thing.

Grandma loves to care for the plants in her garden.

Mahilig magalagaan ng mga halaman si Lola sa kanyang bakuran.

An action aimed at showing concern or affection.

We must care for our environment for the next generation.

Dapat nating magalagaan ang ating kalikasan para sa susunod na henerasyon.

take care of oneself

To maintain one's health and safety.

magalagaan ang sarili

care for the family

To provide protection and care for each family member.

magalagaan ang pamilya

care

A noun referring to love or care for a person or animal.

alaga

nurture

The process of giving attention and love to a person or thing.

pag aalaga

Being caring

Wow, my parents are amazing, they are really very caring towards me.

Grabe, ang galing ng mga magulang ko, sobrang magalagaan talaga sila sa akin.

To give attention

You really need to care for your friends, don’t forget about them.

Kailangan mo talagang magalagaan ang iyong mga kaibigan, huwag mo silang kalimutan.

Diligent care

Of course, with kittens, you really have to take good care if you want them to grow up healthy.

Siyempre, sa mga kuting, kailangan mo talagang magalagaan kung gusto mong lumaki silang malusog.