Nagaalaga (en. Taking care)

/na-ɡa-a-la-ɡa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb referring to the act of caring for another person, animal, or thing.

She takes care of children at the daycare.

Siya ay nagaalaga ng mga bata sa daycare.

An act of giving attention and affection to someone or something.

She takes care of pets in her house.

Nagaalaga siya ng mga alagang hayop sa kanyang bahay.

Providing necessary support or help to those in need.

Doctors take care of their patients.

Ang mga doktor ay nagaalaga sa kanilang mga pasyente.

Derived from the root word 'alaga' which means care or nurturing.

Taking care of animals

An activity where a person cares for animals.

Nagaalaga ng hayop

Taking care of children

An activity of nurturing and caring for children.

Nagaalaga ng mga bata

care

This word refers to caring for or being concerned about another person or thing.

alaga

taking care

This is a verb describing the process of caring.

nag-aalaga

caretaker

Who is looking after your animals while you're away?

Sino ang nagaalaga sa mga hayop mo habang wala ka?

like a masseuse

Taking care of the body is just like giving a massage.

Ang nagaalaga rin ng katawan ay parang nagma-masahe lang.

takes care of their body

You should be consistent in being healthy; you are taking care of your body.

Dapat maging consistent ka sa pagkahealthy, nag-aalaga ka ng katawan mo.