Tagapangalaga (en. Guardian)
/taɡapaŋalaɡa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person responsible for protecting and caring for others.
He is the guardian of the children at school.
Siya ang tagapangalaga ng mga bata sa paaralan.
A person who has legal rights to make decisions for another person, such as a child or elderly.
The guardian needs authority to make decisions for him.
Kailangan ng tagapangalaga ang awtoridad upang makagawa ng mga desisyon para sa kanya.
An individual responsible for caring for a particular thing or place.
The park guardian takes care of all the plants and animals here.
Ang tagapangalaga ng parke ay nag-aalaga ng lahat ng halaman at hayop dito.
Common Phrases and Expressions
guardian of children
A person who cares for and watches over children.
tagapangalaga ng mga bata
guardian of senior citizens
Guardian responsible for the elderly.
tagapangalaga ng senior citizens
Related Words
aide
A person who assists the guardian or caregiver.
alalay
partner
A person who is a partner in caregiving or guardianship.
katuwang
Slang Meanings
Protector or defender.
He's the guardian of my secrets, he doesn't tell anyone.
Sya yung tagapangalaga ng aking mga sikreto, hindi sya nagkukwento kahit kanino.
A friend who shows concern.
My best friend is really my guardian, always there when I need her.
Yung best friend ko, tagapangalaga ko talaga, laging nandiyan sa oras ng kailangan.
Watchman or watchdog.
He's the guardian of our group, always keeping an eye on us.
Sya ang tagapangalaga ng aming grupo, lagi syang nagbabantay sa amin.
Superhero.
For me, he's a guardian, like a superhero always ready to help.
Para sa akin, tagapangalaga sya, parang superhero na laging handang tumulong.