Umasikaso (en. To attend to)

/u.mas.i.ká.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Take steps to address the needs of a person or situation.
He attended to the guests who arrived at his house.
Umasikaso siya sa mga bisita na dumating sa kanyang bahay.
Provide attention or service to a person.
He took care of his child well.
Umasikaso siya sa kanyang anak ng maayos.
Fulfill responsibilities or obligations.
We need to take care of the household chores.
Kailangan nating umasikaso sa mga gawain sa bahay.

Etymology

The word 'umasikaso' comes from the root word 'asikaso' meaning care or attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attend to work
give attention or ensure the work is done well.
umasikaso sa trabaho
attend to health
provide attention to a person's health.
umasikaso sa kalusugan

Related Words

care
A word that means to take care or attend to another person or thing.
asikaso

Slang Meanings

to attend to or take care of things
I need to take care of my requirements for the job.
Kailangan kong umasikaso ng mga requirements ko para sa trabaho.
to be attentive or nurturing
My brother is really attentive to my siblings in school.
Ang kuya ko, sobrang umasikaso sa mga kapatid ko sa school.
caring, attentive
You really take care of your friends.
Ikaw, talagang umasikaso ka sa mga kaibigan mo.