Mangalila (en. To nurture)

maŋ-ga-li-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that shows care and attention to something or someone.
We should nurture our environment.
Dapat tayong mangalila ng ating kapaligiran.
Providing the right attention for the successful development of a person or thing.
Nurture the children so that they succeed in their studies.
Mangalila ka sa mga bata upang magtagumpay sila sa kanilang pag-aaral.
Preparing conditions for a good state.
You need to nurture your body through proper diet and exercise.
Kailangan mong mangalila ng iyong katawan sa pamamagitan ng tamang pagkain at ehersisyo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nurturing the family
to care for the family
mangalila ng pamilya
nurturing the children
to care for the children
mangalila ng mga anak

Related Words

care
The act of taking care of others.
alaga
protection
The process of providing protection or support.
pangalaga

Slang Meanings

To hold a lively event, usually involving drinks.
They're looking for a venue to mangalila for Mark's birthday.
Naghahanap sila ng venue para mangalila sa kaarawan ni Mark.
To party hard or engage in reckless fun, often involving eating or drinking.
Let's hang out later, let's mangalila at Anna's house!
Sama tayo mamaya, mangalila tayo sa bahay ni Anna!
To have a gathering or celebration with friends.
They've prepared everything, so let's mangalila this weekend!
Naghanda na sila, kaya mangalila tayo sa weekend!