Minandal (en. To look after)

mi-nan-dal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of valuing or caring for a person or thing.
Caring for the elderly brings joy to their hearts.
Ang minandal sa mga matatanda ay nakapagpapasaya sa kanilang puso.
The act of taking care or looking out for the well-being of others.
Caring for children is essential for their safety.
Ang minandal sa mga bata ay mahalaga para sa kanilang kaligtasan.

Etymology

The term 'minandal' originates from the root word 'nandal' which means togetherness or unity.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we look after each other
we care for one another
minandal natin ang isa't isa

Related Words

care
The activity of taking care or looking after people or things.
pangangalaga

Slang Meanings

looking for trouble
It seems like our friend is minandal, always teasing someone on the street.
Parang minandal yung tropa natin, laging may kinakantyawan sa kalsada.
seeking attention
He was just minandal at school, he just wants his crush to notice him.
Minandal lang siya sa school, gusto lang talagang makita ng crush niya.
rude or mischievous
The minandal people at the party were too annoying to everyone.
Yung mga minandal sa party, masyadong nang-aasar sa lahat.