Mapanatili (en. Maintain)

/ma.pa.na.ti.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of preserving or maintaining something.
We need to maintain the cleanliness of our environment.
Kailangan nating mapanatili ang kalinisan ng ating kapaligiran.
The ability to keep a state or condition.
Sometimes it's hard to maintain balance in life.
Minsan mahirap mapanatili ang balanse sa buhay.
The act of continuously engaging in an activity or process.
Discipline is important to maintain good behavior.
Mahalaga ang disiplina upang mapanatili ang magandang ugali.

Etymology

From the root word 'panatili' with the prefix 'ma-' meaning the ability or state of preserving.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maintain order
To ensure that everything is organized and in order.
mapanatili ang kaayusan
maintain quality
To ensure that quality does not change or deteriorate.
mapanatili ang kalidad

Related Words

maintenance
A thing, place, or state that is maintained.
pananatilihan
sustenance
The process of supporting or maintaining.
pagsusustento

Slang Meanings

sustaining or keeping something going
We need to sustain this good relationship.
Kailangan nating mapanatili ang magandang relasyon na ito.
to maintain or uphold
I can maintain my grades in school.
Kaya kong mapanatili ang aking mga grado sa paaralan.
to keep things in check
We should keep our environment clean.
Dapat mapanatili ang kalinisan ng ating kapaligiran.