Mamalya (en. Atone)
/maˈmalja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Mandality is the process of taking care or care.
Parents need to have their children.
Kailangang mamalya ng mga magulang ang kanilang mga anak.
It refers to the repair or change of something so that it can be fixed.
You will have your house before the guests arrive.
Mamalya ka ng iyong bahay bago dumating ang mga bisita.
Giving adequate attention to an object or person.
We must be a mammal of nature because it gives us life.
Dapat tayong mamalya ng kalikasan dahil ito ay nagbibigay buhay sa atin.
Etymology
Originates from the term 'palya' meaning 'to take care of'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take better care
Better care or appreciation.
mamalya ng mas mabuti
Related Words
care
The action of protecting or caring for something or someone.
pangalaga
nurture
To take steps for the welfare of a person or thing.
alagaan
Slang Meanings
To pretend to be wealthy or of high status.
Mark is so happy, you'd think he's rich just because of the clothes he's wearing.
Ang saya-saya ni Mark, akala mo naman mamalya na siya dahil sa suot niyang damit.
To boast or brag.
Don't show off to people, that's not a good attitude.
Huwag ka nang mamalya sa mga tao, hindi yan magandang ugali.
To be inventive or to pretend.
He often exaggerates in his stories, making it seem like he can do everything.
Madalas siyang mamalya sa mga istorya niya, parang lahat siya ay may kakayahan.