Panatili (en. Maintain)

/pa.na.ti.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of maintaining or keeping a certain state or condition.
We need discipline to maintain order in our home.
Kailangan natin ang disiplina upang panatilihin ang kaayusan sa ating tahanan.
Holding onto something to prevent it from being lost or slipping away.
He tries to maintain his memories from the past.
Sinisikap niyang panatilihin ang kanyang mga alaala mula sa nakaraan.
The effort to stay on track towards a set goal.
He worked hard to maintain his top grades in class.
Mahigpit siyang nagtrabaho upang panatilihin ang kanyang pinakamataas na grado sa klase.

Common Phrases and Expressions

maintain silence
to avoid making noise
panatilihin ang katahimikan
maintain order
to have systematic arrangement
panatilihin ang kaayusan

Related Words

preserve
A verb meaning to safeguard or care for.
panatilin
efficiency
The state of being effective and efficient.
kahusayan

Slang Meanings

stay put
Just stay put here while waiting for him.
Panatili ka na lang dito habang naghihintay sa kanya.
stay strong
You should just stay strong during challenges.
Dapat panatili lang ang magpakatatag sa mga pagsubok.
always be there
Just always be there for me.
Panatili ka na laging nandiyan para sa akin.
don't leave
Just don't leave, we'll have a blast.
Panatili ka lang huwag umalis, magkakaroon tayo ng tawanan.