Paalunin (en. Nurture)
/pa.a.lu.nin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to raise or develop a person or animal from childhood to full individual maturity.
Their goal is to nurture children with good manners.
Ang kanilang layunin ay paalunin ang mga bata na may magandang asal.
Providing the right care and training to make a person or thing successful.
Nurture him in an environment full of knowledge.
Paalunin mo siya sa isang kapaligiran na puno ng kaalaman.
The process of assisting in the growth of a person, animal, or thing.
Nurturing is essential for young people to dream and strive.
Mahalaga ang paalun sa mga kabataang mangarap at magsikap.
Etymology
from the word 'paalu' which means 'to nurture' or 'to grow'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Nurture the talent
Develop or pay attention to a person's abilities.
Paalunin ang talento
Nurture the children
Provide proper education and care for the children.
Paalunin ang mga anak
Related Words
teaching
The process of imparting knowledge and skills to another person.
pagtuturo
care
The act of nurturing or protecting a person or thing.
pangangalaga
Slang Meanings
Just wishing
I wish I could just be included in their celebrations.
Sana all, paalunin na lang ako sa mga kasiyahan nila.
To give attention
He really needs to include his friends in the events.
Kailangan niya talagang paalunin ang mga kaibigan niya sa mga ganap.
To join the group
Sometimes I just want to be included in their decade.
Minsan gusto ko nang paalunin sa mga dekada nila.