Magsustento (en. To provide support)

/mɑg.sus.tɛn.tɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of providing support or sustaining the livelihood of another person.

He will be the provider for his family.

Siya ang magsustento sa kanyang pamilya.

The act of responding to the needs of another person, especially financially.

He should provide for his children.

Dapat siyang magsustento sa kanyang mga anak.

Taking steps to maintain the livelihood of a person or family.

They need to secure proper support for their future.

Kailangan ng magsustento ng maayos para sa kanilang hinaharap.

The word 'sustento' comes from the Spanish 'sustento', meaning 'sustenance' or 'support'.

to support the family

the process of caring for and providing support to family members

magsustento ng pamilya

sustenance

Support provided for the needs of a person.

sustento

provisions

The act of providing or arranging necessities.

tustos

to be a provider or supporter

I need to start supporting my family starting tomorrow.

Kailangan ko na magsustento sa pamilya ko simula bukas.

to provide financial support

He is serious about his job because he wants to support his child.

Seryoso na siya sa kanyang trabaho dahil gusto niyang magsustento sa kanyang anak.

to sacrifice for the family

Parents are always ready to support and sacrifice for their children.

Ang mga magulang ay laging handang magsustento at magsakripisyo para sa kanilang mga anak.

to provide all necessities

Due to the hardships of life, we need to support each other.

Dahil sa hirap ng buhay, kailangan nating magsustento sa isa't isa.