Pagpapakain (en. Feeding)

pag-pa-pa-kain

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of providing food to a person or animal.
Feeding street children is an important task.
Ang pagpapakain sa mga batang lansangan ay isang mahalagang gawain.
A process of teaching animals to eat enough for their health.
Feeding the right food to pets is essential.
Ang pagpapakain ng tamang pagkain sa mga alagang hayop ay mahalaga.
Activity related to preparing and giving food to others.
There is organized feeding for the homeless.
Mayroong organisadong pagpapakain para sa mga homeless.

Etymology

derived from the word 'pakain' meaning 'feeding' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

feeding of children
activity of providing food to children
pagpapakain ng mga bata
feeding of animals
activity of providing food to animals
pagpapakain ng hayop

Related Words

food (to be given)
Simpler term meaning food to be provided.
pakain
support
Indicates support for food and other needs.
sustento

Slang Meanings

Treating companions to a meal.
After the meeting, let's have a buffet!
Pagkatapos ng meeting, pagpapakain tayo sa buffet!
Offering food to others, often in a more joyful context.
We filled our hearts with love by feeding the kids at the church.
Puno ng pagmamahal ang pagpapakain amin sa mga bata sa simbahan.