Ngamay (en. To care)

nɡaˈmaj

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb meaning to provide care or nurturing.

Parents care for their children.

Ang mga magulang ay ngamay sa kanilang mga anak.

The act of showing concern for others.

We need to care for those in need.

Kailangan natin ngamay sa mga nangangailangan.

The care usually given to pets.

He cares for his cat every day.

Ngamay siya ng kanyang pusa araw-araw.

From a synonym of 'care' or 'nurturing'.

care from the heart

Concern or care that comes with heartfelt emotion.

ngamay ng puso

care

A noun referring to things associated with nurturing.

alaga

nurturing

The act of caring and concern for a person or thing.

aruga

a temporary way of communicating or hinting to others; they didn't learn to speak straightforwardly.

His answer to my question was just 'ngamay', he didn't decide.

Ngamay lang ang sagot niya sa tanong ko, hindi siya nagpasya.

a quiet or slow approach to a conversation or interaction.

He was just ngamay in admitting his feelings, seemed hesitant.

Ngamay lang siya sa pag-amin ng feelings niya, parang nag-aalangan.