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.