Magbantay (en. To guard)

/maɡ.ban.ˈtay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that indicates monitoring or guarding.

You need to watch over the kids while they play outside.

Magbantay ka sa mga bata habang naglalaro sila sa labas.

An action of paying attention to something or someone to maintain safety or security.

The guard will keep watch at the entrance of the building.

Ang guwardiya ay magbabantay sa pasukan ng gusali.

Monitoring a situation or event.

Keep an eye on the news to know the events happening around.

Magbantay ka sa balita upang malaman ang mga kaganapan sa paligid.

watch the time

To be careful in noting the right time for a task.

magbantay sa oras

watch over the children

To supervise the children and ensure their safety.

magbantay ng mga bata

guard

A noun meaning 'guardian' or 'observer.'

bantay

watchman

A person assigned to guard or observe.

taga-bantay

to observe or focus on something

Keep an eye on the kids while they play outside.

Magbantay ka sa mga bata habang naglalaro sila sa labas.

to keep watch over one's belongings

I need to keep an eye on my bag on the bus so it doesn't get lost.

Kailangan kong magbantay ng bag ko sa bus para hindi mawala.

to be alert or vigilant

You should stay alert in your surroundings; others might have bad intentions.

Dapat magbantay ka sa paligid, baka may masamang balak ang iba.