Magpanaga (en. To nurture)
mag-pah-nah-gah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of caring for or nurturing things that require attention.
We should nurture the plants so they can grow well.
Dapat nating magpanaga sa mga halaman upang sila'y mamuhay ng mabuti.
Taking steps to maintain the health or well-being of a person or thing.
Parents nurture their children to grow up well.
Ang mga magulang ay nagpanaga sa kanilang mga anak upang sila'y lumaki na mabuti.
Providing support or help for the development of a person or situation.
We need to nurture our community for a better future.
Kailangan natin magpanaga sa ating komunidad para sa mas magandang kinabukasan.
Etymology
From the word 'panaga' which means care or nurturing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take care of a child
to look after a child
magpanaga ng bata
to nurture nature
to care for the environment
magpanaga sa kalikasan
Related Words
care
The active act of caring for or supporting a thing or person.
pangalaga
care
To embrace or take care of a being.
alaga
Slang Meanings
to be happy
Let's have fun at the beach tomorrow, so we can be happy!
Magpanaga tayo sa beach bukas, para naman masaya!
to enjoy oneself
Let's just have fun at the parties, that's more enjoyable!
Magpanaga na lang tayo sa mga party, mas masaya yun!