Mamintana (en. Maintain)
/mamɪnˈtana/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Take steps to keep something in a certain condition.
We need to maintain our equipment so it doesn't get damaged.
Kailangan namin mamintana ang aming mga kagamitan upang hindi ito masira.
Keep the goodness or quality of something.
We strictly maintain the quality of our service to clients.
Mahigpit na mamintana ang kalidad ng aming serbisyo sa mga kliyente.
Ensure that something remains or does not disappear.
We must maintain our relationship even with distance.
Dapat naming mamintana ang ugnayan namin kahit na may distansya.
Etymology
from the word 'mintina' or 'mantin' (to maintain or preserve)
Common Phrases and Expressions
maintain a friendship
keep the friendship or relationship with a person
mamintana ng kaibigan
maintain a good reputation
keep the recognition and respect of others
mamintana ng magandang reputasyon
Related Words
care
the process of taking care and focusing on things to keep them in good condition
pangangalaga
support
the act of providing or occasionally getting what is needed for the improvement of something
sustento
Slang Meanings
Super impressed; deep admiration.
My crush is so mamintana! I can't imagine that there are people like this.
Ang mamintana ng crush ko! Hindi ko ma-imagine na may mga ganito palang tao.
Pay attention to details or specifics.
You should be mamintana with the points of your presentation.
Dapat mamintana ka sa mga puntos ng presentation mo.