Pagkapagpalaki (en. Rearing)
pag-ka-pag-pa-la-ki
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of raising or caring for a person or thing from childhood to adulthood.
The rearing of children is an important responsibility of parents.
Ang pagkapagpalaki ng mga bata ay isang mahalagang responsibilidad ng mga magulang.
Training and teaching proper behavior and knowledge to a child.
Proper rearing is important for becoming a good citizen.
Mahalaga ang pagkapagpalaki sa wastong asal upang maging mabuting mamamayan.
The state of being large or fully developed.
The rearing of animals requires proper nutrition and care.
Ang pagkapagpalaki ng hayop ay nangangailangan ng tamang nutrisyon at pangangalaga.
Etymology
root word: laki (growth, size) and pag- (prefix indicating action or process)
Common Phrases and Expressions
raising a child
the process of caring for and raising a child.
pagkapagpalaki ng anak
good rearing
having proper behavior during growth.
mabuting pagkapagpalaki
Related Words
care
The process of providing protection and attention to a person or thing.
pangangalaga
training
The activity of developing skills or abilities.
pagsasanay
Slang Meanings
growing up or aging
In growing up, we learn to face the challenges of life.
Sa pagkapagpalaki, natututo tayong harapin ang mga hamon ng buhay.
starting a new phase in life
Growing up opened up new opportunities for him.
Ang pagkapagpalaki ay nagbukas ng bagong pagkakataon para sa kanya.