Pagtarang (en. Supporting)

/pag-ta-rang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of providing support or assistance to another person.
Helping those in need is a good example of support.
Ang pagtulong sa mga nangangailangan ay isang magandang halimbawa ng pagtarang.
An activity focused on understanding and caring for others.
In every support, there is accompanying compassion and understanding.
Sa bawat pagtarang, may kasamang malasakit at pag-unawa.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'tarang' meaning help or care.

Common Phrases and Expressions

helping others
The act of providing help or support to others.
pagtulong sa kapwa

Related Words

care
The act of providing necessary attention or care to a person.
pag-aalaga
charity
The effort to help those in need without expecting anything in return.
pagkakawanggawa

Slang Meanings

a faster way of crossing or passing through
Just take the shortcut so the tarang will be quicker!
Daanan mo na lang ang shortcut para mas mabilis ang pagtarang!
counting or anticipating situations
You really need to do some tarang for these kinds of situations.
Kailangan mo talagang magpagtarang para sa mga ganitong sitwasyon.
chatting or speaking among people
We were at the back of the campus, just doing some tarang with the gossip.
Nasa likod kami ng campus, nagpa-pagtarang lang sa mga chika.