Magbakuna (en. To vaccinate)
/maɡ.ba.ku.na/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of administering a vaccine to a person or animal for protection against disease.
Parents are strongly advised to vaccinate their children against measles.
Mahigpit na pinapayuhan ang mga magulang na magbakuna ang kanilang mga anak laban sa tigdas.
The process of receiving a vaccine for immunization.
My grandmother decided to vaccinate when an outbreak occurred in their village.
Ang aking lola ay nagpasya nang magbakuna noong nagkaroon ng outbreak sa kanilang barangay.
Taking steps to prevent the spread of disease.
As part of the campaign, many people are encouraged to vaccinate.
Bilang bahagi ng kampanya, maraming tao ang hinihimok na magbakuna.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'bakuna' which means protection against disease.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't forget to vaccinate.
This is a reminder that vaccination is important.
Huwag kalimutan magbakuna.
Related Words
vaccine
A substance given to provide protection against a specific disease.
bakuna
immunization
The process of developing protection through vaccination.
imyunisasyon
Slang Meanings
to administer a vaccine or inoculation
We should get vaccinated for Covid before summer vacation.
Dapat magbakuna tayo para sa Covid bago mag-summer vacation.
to strengthen the immune system through vaccination
We really need to get vaccinated so we don’t get sick.
Kailangan talaga magbakuna para hindi tayo magkasakit.
to study well before getting vaccinated (jokingly implying to read the fine print on the vaccine)
Before vaccination, you should first read the reviews!
Bago magbakuna, magbasa ka muna ng mga reviews!