Tagapagingat (en. Guardian)

ta-ga-pa-ing-at

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person responsible for the protection or care of others.
He is the guardian of the children at school.
Siya ang tagapagingat ng mga bata sa paaralan.
An individual who looks after or monitors a place.
The park guardian ensured the surroundings were clean.
Ang tagapagingat ng parke ay nagtiyak na malinis ang paligid.

Etymology

from 'tagapag' and 'ingat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

guardian of nature
A person who cares for and protects natural resources.
tagapagingat ng kalikasan

Related Words

to take care
The act of protecting or caring.
pangalagaan

Slang Meanings

guardian or caretaker
Of course, she is the guardian of the kids while they're playing.
Siyempre, siya ang tagapagingat ng mga bata habang naglalaro sila.
kids' superhero
A guardian is really needed in these situations, like a superhero who's always there.
Kailangan talaga ng tagapagingat sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, parang superhero na laging andiyan.
intense watchman
His guardian is really an intense watchman, he shouldn't be out of sight.
Ang tagapagingat niya ay talagang matinding bantay, hindi siya bawal mawala sa tanawin.