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    Magkandili (en. To cherish)

    /maɡ.kand.ɪ.li/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of caring for or taking care of something or someone.
    We need to cherish the animals for their safety.
    Kailangan natin magkandili ng mga hayop para sa kanilang kaligtasan.
    Giving love and attention to a person.
    It is good to cherish a child to grow their self-confidence.
    Magandang pagkandilian ang isang bata upang mapalago ang kanilang tiwala sa sarili.
    Showing support or care for each other.
    In our family, we should cherish one another during times of trouble.
    Sa ating pamilya, dapat tayong magkandili ng isa't isa sa panahon ng problema.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'kandili' meaning care or nurture.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cherish nature
    The care and preservation of nature and the environment.
    magkandili sa kalikasan
    to cherish children
    Caring for and loving children.
    magkandili ng mga bata

    Related Words

    kandili
    Love or care given to a person or thing.
    kandili
    pagmamahal
    A deep feeling of affection or care for a person or thing.
    pagmamahal

    Slang Meanings

    to love each other
    They cuddle while walking on the beach.
    Sila'y magkandili habang naglalakad sa beach.
    to be friends
    Even though they cuddle, they are still friends.
    Kahit na magkandili sila, friends pa rin sila.
    to enjoy together
    They went to the party just to cuddle and have fun.
    Pumunta sila sa party para lang magkandili at magsaya.