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    Tagaalaga (en. Caretaker)

    ta-ga-a-la-ga

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who works as a caregiver or provides care.
    He is a caretaker for the elderly in our community.
    Siya ay isang tagaalaga ng mga matatanda sa aming barangay.
    A person responsible for taking care of and watching over animals.
    The dog caretaker at the shelter is very caring.
    Ang tagaalaga ng mga aso sa shelter ay napaka-maalaga.

    Etymology

    from the word 'alaga' meaning 'care' or 'tenancy'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    animal caretaker
    A person who takes care of animals.
    tagaalaga ng hayop
    child caretaker
    A person who takes care of or watches over children.
    tagaalaga ng bata

    Related Words

    care
    The care or responsibility given to a person or animal.
    alaga
    guardian
    A person who watches over and provides security for a place.
    taga-bantay

    Slang Meanings

    Caretaker, like a workhorse in the job
    Alex is the caretaker on the farm, he really works hard with all the tasks.
    Si Alex ang tagaalaga sa farm, kayod-kalabaw talaga siya sa dami ng ginagawa.
    Replacement for a helper, but more chill and on equal footing
    We looked for a caretaker who's younger, so the work is easier.
    Naghanap kami ng tagaalaga na mas bata, para mas madali ang trabaho.
    Like a service crew, always ready to help
    He's the caretaker for the people, he's always there when someone needs help.
    Siya yung tagaalaga ng mga tao, lagi siyang nandiyan pag may kailangan.