Pagkaalisto (en. Alertness)

pag-ka-a-lis-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being prepared and responsive to situations.
The teacher's alertness will help students in their studies.
Ang pagkaalisto ng guro ay makatutulong sa mga estudyante sa kanilang pag-aaral.
The ability to be perceptive and act quickly when necessary.
Because of his alertness, he was able to save a person in an accident.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkaalisto, siya ay nakapagligtas ng tao sa aksidente.
The level of caution and awareness of one's surroundings.
Alertness is important in complex situations like emergencies.
Mahalaga ang pagkaalisto sa mga sitwasyong kumplikado tulad ng mga emergency.

Etymology

The term 'pagkaalisto' is derived from 'kaalisto' with 'pag-' as a prefix that connects to the root word.

Common Phrases and Expressions

alertness to danger
Being prepared and perceptive to potential threats or hazards.
pagkaalisto sa panganib
awareness of surroundings
Having consciousness of what is happening in the environment.
pagkaalisto sa paligid

Related Words

testing
The process of evaluating or understanding a person's ability or alertness under tests.
pagsubok
to safeguard
The act of taking care and paying attention to details and dangers.
pangalagaan

Slang Meanings

quick movement or action
Wow, your alertness in tasks is like you can finish everything in a snap!
Grabe, ang pagkaalisto mo sa mga gawain, parang kaya mong tapusin lahat sa isang iglap!
when information or news is easily acquired
I wish everyone were like you, always alert for the news, never running out of gossip!
Sana lahat gaya mo, palaging may pagkaalisto sa mga balita, hindi na mauubusan ng chika!
alert in the surroundings
You should be alert especially since there are often thieves in places like this.
Dapat kang maging pagkaalisto lalo na't madalas may mga nakaw sa mga ganitong lugar.