Magpalaki (en. To raise)

/mag.pa.la.ki/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action describing the process of growing or enlarging something or someone.

The parents decided to raise their pets.

Ang mga magulang ay nagpasya na magpalaki ng mga alaga nilang hayop.

Raising children in a good environment.

Maria strictly raised her child with proper values.

Mahigpit na nagpalaki ng anak si Maria sa mga wastong asal.

Raising crops or livestock in agriculture.

He will raise vegetables in his yard.

Siya ay magpapalaki ng mga gulay sa kanyang bakuran.

from the root word 'laki' which means 'to grow' or 'to enlarge'.

to raise a child

the care and upbringing of children.

magpalaki ng anak

to grow a business

the expansion or growth of a business.

magpalaki ng negosyo

to enlarge

The activity of changing the size or dimension of something.

palakihin

to care for

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

alagaan

to raise or have a baby

I think I really want to raise a child.

Parang gusto ko na talagang magpalaki ng anak.

to bulk up or get bigger physically

I worked out to bulk up.

Nag-workout ako para magpalaki ng katawan.

to farm or raise animals

My grandfather wants to raise cattle.

Gustong magpalaki ng baka ng lolo ko.