Pananatili (en. Maintenance)

puh-nah-nah-tee-lee

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of maintaining or keeping something.
The maintenance of cleanliness in the house is very important.
Ang pananatili ng kalinisan sa bahay ay napakahalaga.
The acceptance and support of a situation or condition.
The maintenance of his job is due to his dedication.
Ang pananatili sa kanyang trabaho ay dahil sa kanyang dedikasyon.
The continuation or sustenance of something or situation over time.
The maintenance of their family in the country is a demonstration of love for their homeland.
Ang pananatili ng kanilang pamilya sa bansa ay isang pagpapakita ng pagmamahal sa kanilang lupain.

Etymology

from the root 'panatili' of the word 'tuloy' meaning the behavior of something that does not disappear.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maintenance of peace
Effort to achieve tranquility and good relationships.
pananatili ng kapayapaan
maintaining a position
Sustaining a state or work.
pananatili sa posisyon

Related Words

to maintain
The term referring to the action of keeping or valuing something.
panatili
to continue
Means continuous action or not ending.
tuloy

Slang Meanings

promise not to leave or move away
I'm just here, I promise, with my staying by your side!
Nandito lang ako, pangako, sa pananatili ko sa tabi mo!
continuing in a situation or state
I just want to stay in this kind of life, just chill.
Gusto ko lang ng pananatili sa ganitong buhay, chill lang.
struggling to stay
I need to fight for my place in this team.
Kailangan kong ipaglaban ang pananatili ko sa team na ito.