Pagprotekta (en. Protection)
/pag-pro-tek-ta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of providing security or care to a person, object, or place.
Protecting the environment is the responsibility of every person.
Ang pagprotekta sa kalikasan ay responsibilidad ng bawat tao.
A method or system aimed at protecting something from harm or danger.
We need effective protection against cyber threats.
Kailangan natin ng epektibong pagprotekta laban sa cyber threats.
The process that provides legal protection to people or things.
The protection of the laws for the rights of citizens is important.
Mahalaga ang pagprotekta ng mga batas sa karapatan ng mga mamamayan.
Etymology
From the root word 'protect', which means 'to safeguard' or 'to shield'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
protection of rights
An action to ensure the rights of a person or group.
pagprotekta sa mga karapatan
protection of the environment
Care for natural resources and the environment.
pagprotekta sa kalikasan
Related Words
protection
The condition of being protected or safe from danger.
proteksyon
protected
A state where a person or object has received protection.
protektado
Slang Meanings
life guard
We need a life guard for the kids at school.
Kailangan natin ng bantay-buhay para sa mga bata sa paaralan.
care
Of course, we need to take care of nature.
Siyempre, kailangan nating alagaan ang kalikasan.
rescue
There are people we need to rescue from danger.
May mga tao tayong dapat sagipin sa panganib.
watch over
Watch over your stuff at school, okay?
Bantayan mo ang gamit mo sa school ha.