Palinga (en. Foster)

pa-lin-ga

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of animals or people who care or provide support.
The fostering is important for orphaned children.
Ang palinga ay mahalaga para sa mga batang ulila.
The process of providing temporary housing for children.
Children in foster care have another chance to find a family.
Ang mga bata sa palinga ay may ibang pagkakataon na makahanap ng pamilya.
A system of helping and caring for those in need.
Fostering provides organized support for those in need.
Ang palinga ay nagbibigay ng organisadong suporta sa mga nangangailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

foster family
A family that cares for a child who is not their biological child.
palingang pamilya
fostering for children
A program or project for children without parents.
palinga sa mga bata

Related Words

care
The activity of providing support and protection to a person.
pangalaga
offer
The act of providing help or care to another person.
alay

Slang Meanings

Wasting time or unserious talk.
Don't get distracted, we're in the middle of a meeting!
Huwag kang mag-palinga, nasa gitna tayo ng meeting!
Having too much control over a situation, often with negative effects.
Our boss seems to be too overbearing in the office.
Yun namang boss natin, parang palinga na ang labas sa opisina.