Magingat (en. Be careful)

/ma.ɡi.nat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A command or suggestion to be careful in any situation.
Be careful while walking on the slippery floor.
Magingat ka sa paglalakad sa madulas na sahig.
Having caution and care for oneself or others.
Be careful about things that might hurt you.
Magingat sa mga bagay na maaaring makasakit sa iyo.

Etymology

root word: ingat

Common Phrases and Expressions

Always be careful
Always be cautious.
Magingat ka palagi

Related Words

care
The state of being careful or consideration for safety.
ingat

Slang Meanings

Be careful!
Be careful on the road, it's slippery since it just rained.
Magingat ka sa daan, madulas 'yung kalsada kakabuhos lang ng ulan.
Just take it easy.
Just take it easy, there are a lot of vehicles slamming into each other around.
Ingat-ingat lang tayo, maraming bumabanggaw na sasakyan sa paligid.
Safety first!
Safety first! Let's be careful while walking beside the road.
Safety first! Magingat tayo habang naglalakad sa tabi ng daan.