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    Pagtanod (en. Guarding)

    pag-ta-nod

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of watching or being careful in a place or situation.
    The guarding of the barangay is important to maintain order.
    Ang pagtanod sa barangay ay mahalaga upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.
    The duty assigned to a person to watch over properties or people.
    He is assigned to guard the school's equipment.
    Siya ay nakatalaga sa pagtanod ng mga kagamitan ng paaralan.
    The inspection or observation of events to avoid danger.
    There needs to be guarding of the children while they play outside.
    Kailangan ang pagtanod sa mga bata habang sila ay naglalaro sa labas.

    Etymology

    The word 'pagtanod' is derived from the root word 'tanod' which means 'to guard' or 'to watch over'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    decided to guard
    Choice or decision to watch over or be careful.
    napagpasyahan sa pagtanod

    Related Words

    guard
    A person assigned or tasked with guarding.
    tanod
    watcher
    A person or thing that watches or observes.
    bantay

    Slang Meanings

    Guardian
    Brother is the guardian while we study.
    Si Kuya ang pagtunog habang kami'y nag-aaral.
    Cautious person
    You should be a cautious person about what's happening around.
    Dapat maging sigurista sa mga nangyayari sa paligid.
    Car guard
    He became a car guard at the mall.
    Naging bantay-kotse siya sa mall.