Pananagana (en. Nurturing)

pah-nah-nah-gah-nah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The activity or process of caring for and understanding a person or thing.
The nurturing of parents for their children is very important.
Ang pananagana ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay napakahalaga.
The establishment of a good relationship between a person and what they care for.
The nurturing of animals connects humans with nature.
Ang pananagana sa mga hayop ay nag-uugnay sa tao at sa kalikasan.
Caring for a person's emotional well-being.
Nurturing ourselves is essential for being happier.
Mahalaga ang pananagana sa ating sarili upang maging mas maligaya.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'alaga'

Common Phrases and Expressions

parental nurturing
The process of parents caring for their children.
pananagana ng magulang
nurturing nature
Caring for and protecting natural resources.
pananagana sa kalikasan

Related Words

care
A word referring to the art of caring.
alaga
guardianship
The process of caring for and providing protection.
pangangalaga

Slang Meanings

Hope or dream
You should fight for your pananagana for the life you've been dreaming of.
Dapat mong ipaglaban ang iyong pananagana para sa pinapangarap mong buhay.
Desire or aspiration
Her pananagana is to be recognized in the art world.
Ang kanyang pananagana ay makilala sa mundo ng sining.
Purpose in life
Nothing can stop him from achieving his pananagana.
Walang makakapigil sa kanya sa pagtupad ng kanyang pananagana.