Pagkalingat (en. Care)
/pagkaˈliŋat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Care is the act of taking care of or doing things that show concern for others.
The care of parents for their children is very important.
Ang pagkalingat ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay napakahalaga.
Giving attention or focus to a person or situation.
The attention to the details of his story showed his concern.
Ang pagkalingat sa mga detalye ng kanyang kwento ay nagpakita ng kanyang malasakit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Needs care
Stating that there is a need for care or attention.
Kailangan ng pagkalingat
Related Words
care
The term used to describe acts of care or concern.
kalingat
nurturing
A process of providing protection and support.
pag-aaruga
Slang Meanings
a thought process of quickly generating ideas
When he arrived at the meeting, he was so disoriented that he seemed to have a chaotic mind.
Pagdating niya sa meeting, nagpagkalingat siya at nagmukhang masyadong magulo ang isip niya.
a brief moment or the quick passage of time
When I chatted with him, it felt like time flew by in an instant, so fast!
Nang makipag-chat ako sa kanya, parang nagpagkalingat na lang ang oras, ang bilis!
shifting attention back and forth
He only watched the show for a few minutes, then he got distracted and looked at his cellphone.
Napanood lang niya ang palabas ilang minuto, nagpagkalingat na siya at tumingin sa cellphone niya.