kagálingan
welfare
From root: galing
Usage Note
Kagálingan (stress on the second syllable) means the welfare, well-being, or health of a person or community. It is common in social-welfare discourse, government programs, and everyday expressions wishing someone good health or recovery. The word embeds a holistic sense of flourishing that covers physical, emotional, and social dimensions.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang kagalingan ng pamilya. "
Natural Translation
The family's welfare is important.
Literal Translation
Important the welfare of-the family.
" Para sa kagálingan ng bawat Pilipino ang programang ito. "
Natural Translation
This program is for the welfare of every Filipino.
Literal Translation
For-the welfare of every Filipino the program this.
" Inuuna ng pamahalaan ang kagalingan ng mga mamamayan sa pamamagitan ng murang serbisyong medikal at malinis na tubig. "
Natural Translation
The government prioritizes the welfare of the citizens through affordable medical service and clean water.
Literal Translation
Prioritizes of-the government the welfare of the citizens through cheap medical-service and clean that water.
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