ingat
íngat with stress marks
care / take care
Usage Note
Ingat is frequently used as a friendly, stand-alone parting expression meaning 'Take care' when saying goodbye. It serves as a concise and warm way to wish someone safety during their travels or daily activities.
Examples
" Ingat ka sa daan. "
Natural Translation
Be careful on the road.
Literal Translation
Care you on road.
" Ingat ka palagi. "
Natural Translation
Take care always.
Literal Translation
Take care you always.
" Mag-ingat ka sa pagmamaneho ngayong gabi dahil madulas ang kalsada matapos ang malakas na ulan. "
Natural Translation
Be careful driving tonight because the road is slippery after the heavy rain.
Literal Translation
Be-careful you in driving tonight because slippery the road after the strong rain.
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