Pagpapakalinga (en. Nurturing)

/pag.pa.pa.kali.nga/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of showing concern and caring for a person or thing.
Nurturing children is an important responsibility of parents.
Ang pagpapakalinga sa mga bata ay isang mahalagang responsibilidad ng mga magulang.
A process of caring and helping to improve a person's condition.
Nurturing the sick gives them hope and strength.
Ang pagpapakalinga sa mga may sakit ay nagbibigay ng pag-asa at lakas sa kanila.

Etymology

from the root 'kalinga' meaning 'care' or 'nurturing'

Common Phrases and Expressions

nurturing others
Caring for and showing concern for other people.
pagpapakalinga sa kapwa
empathy and nurturing
Showing concern and care for the well-being of others.
malasakit at pagpapakalinga

Related Words

care
The act of providing care or support to others.
kalinga
guardianship
The state of caring for or protecting a person or thing.
pangalaga

Slang Meanings

care given without expecting anything in return
Wow, his nurturing of the animals is like they’re all his kids.
Grabe, ang pagpapakalinga niya sa mga hayop, parang lahat na lang sila anak niya.
sacrificing for others
Not everyone can do nurturing; you really have to sacrifice.
Hindi lahat kaya ang pagpapakalinga, kailangan mo talagang magsakripisyo.
helping others
Nurturing others, even simple help, is already a big contribution.
Ang pagpapakalinga sa mga kapwa mo, kahit simpleng tulong, malaki na ang naitutulong.