Pangalagaan (en. To take care of)
/paŋalaˈɡaan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of providing care or attention to something or someone.
Parents should take care of their children.
Ang mga magulang ay dapat mangalaga sa kanilang mga anak.
The act of focusing on and providing protection for something.
Nature must be taken care of.
Kailangang pangalagaan ang kalikasan.
Providing support or assistance to a person or thing in need.
He needs a friend to take care of him in difficult times.
Nangangailangan siya ng kaibigan na magpangalaga sa kanya sa mga panahon ng hirap.
Etymology
from the root word 'alaga' which means 'to take care of' or 'to nurture'
Common Phrases and Expressions
take care of the environment
the act of giving attention and implementing ways to protect the environment
pangalagaan ang kalikasan
take care of the family
the act of focusing and providing support to family members
pangalagaan ang pamilya
Related Words
care
a type of attention that provides support and protection.
alaga
to care for
the act of providing care.
alagaan
Slang Meanings
take care of
We should take care of nature for the next generation.
Dapat nating alagaan ang kalikasan para sa susunod na henerasyon.
keep safe
Keep your cellphone safe, it's important!
Ingatan mo ang cellphone mo, mahalaga yan!
protect
Protect your friends, they're always there for you.
Protektahan mo ang mga kaibigan mo, lagi silang nandiyan para sa'yo.
sustenance
We need enough sustenance for the kids.
Kailangan natin ng sapat na sustento para sa mga bata.