Pagaaboy (en. Fostering)

paga-aboy

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of teaching and caring for a child raised or cared for by someone other than their parents.

Fostering is a responsibility that should be done with love.

Ang pagaaboy ay isang responsibilidad na dapat isagawa ng may pagmamahal.

The acknowledgment and overcoming of a child's shortcomings and providing support for their growth.

Fostering helps children find their path.

Ang pagaaboy ay tumutulong sa mga bata na makahanap ng kanilang landas.

verb

The act of fostering a child or group of children.

He decided to foster an orphan in their town.

Siya ay nagpasya na magpagaaboy sa isang ulila sa kanilang bayan.

Having the obligation to care for and support a child in their needs.

He has been fostering two children for over a year.

Mahigit sa isang taon na siyang nag-pagaaboy ng dalawang bata.

Derived from the word 'aboy' meaning performing a task and 'pag-' as a prefix indicating a process.

You should foster

An invitation or suggestion to engage in fostering.

Magpagaaboy ka

adopted child

A child or person who has been adopted by another person and is considered part of their family.

ampon

preparation

The process of preparing oneself and the necessary things for fostering.

paghahanda

A person who calls out for passengers, like a 'barker' for jeepneys or buses

The pagaaboy of this jeep always has passengers with him.

Ang pagaaboy ng jeep na 'to, lagi kang may kasabay na pasahero.

A promoter or 'pusher' of services

The pagaaboy at the corner is enticing people to ride their jeep.

Yung pagaaboy sa kanto, tinutokso yung mga tao na sumakay sa kanilang jeep.

A person who loves to chat or meddle in conversations

See, always the pagaaboy in conversations, even when not in the topic.

Yan, laging pagaaboy sa mga kwentuhan, kahit wala naman sa usapan.