Mangilin (en. To nurse)

maŋɡiˈlin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to care for or show affection towards a person or thing.

You need to nurse your pets back to health.

Kailangan mong mangilin ng iyong mga alaga sa buhay.

The act of giving attention or care to a person or situation.

It is important to care for the elders in the community.

Mahalaga ang mangilin sa mga matatanda sa komunidad.

root word: 'gili', meaning affection or care

nurture painful feelings

to be careful with others' emotions or feelings

mangilin ng masakit na damdamin

affection

love or care for a person or thing.

gili

pet

a person or animal that is cared for or nurtured.

alaga

To bring dirt or trash.

Why are you letting me into the house if you know you'll just bring dirt?

Bakit mo ako pinapapasok sa bahay kung alam mong mangilin ka lang?

To become an embarrassing person.

He made a fool of himself in front of many people, so he got embarrassed.

Nag-mangilin siya sa harap ng maraming tao, kaya napahiya siya.

To act like one is not a heroic person.

Why are you being such a coward? I thought you were confident?

Bakit ka mangilin? Akala ko ba kampante ka?