Pagkamaingat (en. Caution)

/pagkaˈma.iŋɡat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
state of being cautious or cautious behavior.
Caution is important when driving in heavy traffic.
Ang pagkamaingat ay mahalaga sa pagmamaneho sa mabigat na trapiko.
the ability to be careful about potential dangers.
Caution is needed in decisions to avoid mistakes.
Kailangan ng pagkamaingat sa mga desisyon upang maiwasan ang mga pagkakamali.
avoidance of situations that may cause harm.
Caution in interacting with others helps prevent conflict.
Ang pagkamaingat sa pakikisalamuha sa ibang tao ay nakakatulong upang maiwasan ang hidwaan.

Etymology

from the word 'ingat', which means caution or avoidance of danger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be careful!
A reminder to be cautious.
Mag-ingat ka!
There should be caution in everything.
A statement that caution is necessary in all aspects.
Dapat may pagkamaingat sa lahat ng bagay.

Related Words

careful
shows caution or examination in situations.
maingat
remember
the process of being cautious about things that should be considered.
alalahanin

Slang Meanings

being cautious in decisions or actions
We should be careful in discussions, especially when there are people we don't know.
Dapat tayong magpakamaingat sa mga usapan, lalo na kapag may mga tao tayong hindi kilala.
overly cautious, paranoid
You're being so careful, it's too much! You've missed so many opportunities.
Parang pagkamaingat mo, sobra na! Kaya ang daming pagkakataon na nasayang.
prudent, wise
His caution with money helps him save.
Ang kanyang pagkamaingat sa pera ay nakatutulong sa kanyang pag-ipon.