alaga
alága with stress marks
someone or something being cared for; a pet
Usage Note
Alaga refers to a pet, ward, or any person or creature under one's care and protection, conveying tenderness and responsibility. Derived from the verb mag-alaga, it is used in family contexts for children, elders, and animals alike.
Examples
" May sakit ang alaga kong aso. "
Natural Translation
My pet dog is sick.
Literal Translation
Has sickness the pet my dog.
" Ang alaga niyang pusa ay may sakit ngayon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her pet cat is sick right now.
Literal Translation
The pet his/her cat is sick now.
" Mula nung bata pa siya, naging alaga na niya ang mga halaman sa hardin na minana niya sa lola niya. "
Natural Translation
Ever since he/she was a child, the plants in the garden that he/she inherited from his/her grandmother have been under his/her care.
Literal Translation
Since when child still he/she, became pet already his/her the plants in garden that inherited he/she from grandmother his/her.
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