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    Magtanod (en. To guard)

    /maɡˈtanod/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of guarding or taking care.
    You guard the door while I am inside.
    Magtanod ka sa pinto habang ako'y nasa loob.
    The process of being a guardian or watcher.
    The students will guard the town every Saturday.
    Ang mga mag-aaral ay magtatanod sa bayan tuwing sabado.
    The act of ensuring that a place is safe.
    It is my duty to guard our home.
    Aking tungkulin na magtanod sa aming tahanan.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'tanod' meaning 'to guard' or 'to watch'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to guard at night
    to act as a guardian or watcher during the night.
    magtanod sa gabi
    to guard at school
    to act as a guard within the school.
    magtanod sa paaralan

    Related Words

    guard
    A person assigned to watch over or patrol.
    tanod
    watcher
    A person assigned to assist or keep watch.
    bantay

    Slang Meanings

    To watch over or protect a location.
    We need to have someone guard the barangay for the safety of the residents.
    Kailangan natin ng magtanod sa barangay para sa siguridad ng mga residente.
    To help with household or community chores.
    He will supervise while others are cleaning the street.
    Siya ang magtanod habang ang iba ay naglilinis sa kalsada.
    To sit or stand in a place and observe.
    I might just guard in front of the house while you study.
    Baka magtanod na lang ako sa harap ng bahay habang nag-aaral kayo.