Pagingatan (en. Caution)

pa-gi-ngatan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of being cautious or careful.
We should always be in a state of caution in dangerous situations.
Dapat tayong laging nasa pagingatan sa mga delikadong sitwasyon.
A form of behavior aimed at avoiding danger or harm.
Caution is important in all types of work.
Ang pagingatan ay mahalaga sa lahat ng uri ng trabaho.
The process of avoiding dangers through careful planning.
Caution in any decision can help us avoid problems.
Ang pagingatan sa anumang desisyon ay makatutulong sa atin na makaiwas sa problema.

Etymology

From the root word 'ingat' with the prefix 'paging' indicating an action or process.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be careful
means we should be cautious in our actions and decisions.
maging maingat
caution on the road
inviting caution while driving.
pagingatan sa daan

Related Words

caution
The state of being aware of dangers.
ingat
cautious person
A person who is always careful and cautious in their movements.
mapag-ingat

Slang Meanings

Be careful with one's actions or words.
Sometimes, there are things you need to watch out for to avoid problems with their friends.
Minsan, may kailangan kang pag-ingatan para hindi ka magkaproblema sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Be cautious of people or situations.
You need to be careful of the people around you, especially if you don't know them.
Kailangan mong maging maingat sa mga tao sa paligid mo, lalo na kung hindi mo sila kilala.