Pagiingat (en. Caution)
pah-gee-ing-at
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An effort to avoid danger or bad occurrences.
We must be prudent and exercise caution while driving.
Dapat tayong magpakatino at magsagawa ng pagiingat sa pagmamaneho.
The state of being careful or thoroughly preparing for situations.
Caution in matters is important in preventing accidents.
Ang pagiingat sa mga bagay ay mahalaga sa pag-iwas sa aksidente.
Etymology
Root word: ingat
Common Phrases and Expressions
Be careful!
A reminder to be cautious.
Mag-ingat ka!
Caution is the key to safety.
Being careful brings safety.
Pag-iingat ay susi sa kaligtasan.
Related Words
care
A common word that refers to being cautious.
ingat
careful
An adjective describing a person who is always cautious in their actions.
maingat
Slang Meanings
be careful
Since he often rushes, he is always told 'be careful!'
Dahil madalas na nagmamadali, lagi na lang siyang sinasabihan ng 'mag-ingat ka!'
just be cautious
On the roads, just be cautious, there might be a problem.
Sa mga daan, ingat-ingat lang, baka may aberya.
full of caution
Ana is full of caution when she is with kids.
Puno ng ingat si Ana kapag may mga bata siyang kasama.