Panginginday (en. Nurturing)

/paŋɪŋɪnˈdai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process or activity of caring for animals or plants.
The nurturing of parents towards their children is essential for their development.
Ang panginginday ng mga magulang sa kanilang mga anak ay mahalaga sa kanilang pag-unlad.
Providing proper attention and care to a person or thing.
Proper nurturing is necessary for patients in the hospital.
Kailangan ang maayos na panginginday sa mga pasyente sa ospital.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'ginday' which means care or nurturing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nurturing of children
The process of caring for children.
panginginday sa bata

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of love and care.
pag-ibig
pet
A person or animal that is taken care of.
alaga

Slang Meanings

A wait that comes with a bit of longing.
Wow, my panginginday for him/her feels like I'm always waiting for an endless message.
Grabe, ang panginginday ko sa kanya, parang lagi akong nag-aabang sa walang katapusang mensahe.
The anticipation of being with someone.
Oh man, my panginginday for John is so real because he's always absent in class.
Naku, ang panginginday ko kay John kasi lagi siya absent sa klase.
The craziness that comes with waiting.
Sometimes I get irritated with the panginginday, it's like I want to explode from all the waiting!
Minsan naiirita ako sa panginginday, parang gusto ko nang sumabog sa sobrang antay!