Paingat (en. Caution)

pa-ingat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A measure or manner of being cautious in a situation.
Due to the caution taken by the people, no accidents happened on the road.
Dahil sa paingat na ginawa ng mga tao, walang nangyaring aksidente sa kalsada.
The quality of being careful or discerning.
Caution is important in making decisions in life.
Mahalaga ang paingat sa mga desisyon sa buhay.
Avoidance of danger through proper measures.
Caution in business leads to good outcomes.
Ang paingat sa pagninigosyo ay nagdudulot ng magandang resulta.

Etymology

The term 'paingat' is derived from the root word 'ingat' which means caution or care.

Common Phrases and Expressions

With caution and care
This saying means one must always be careful in decisions and actions.
Sa paingat at ingat

Related Words

careful
A characteristic describing being meticulous or discerning.
maingat
to be careful
A verb meaning to take steps to ensure safety.
mag-ingat

Slang Meanings

getting into a more difficult situation
You might want to be careful around those people; they always get into trouble.
Baka magpaingat ka sa gantong mga tao, lagi na lang sila nagkakasala.
to be careful or cautious
You really need to be careful with your decisions, especially in business.
Dapat ka talagang paingat sa mga desisyon mo, lalo na sa negosyo.