From root: ingat
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
iningatan
i-ni-nga-TAN
took care of
Present (Incomplete)
iniingatan
i-ni-i-nga-TAN
taking care of
Future (Contemplated)
iingatan
i-i-nga-TAN
will take care of
Usage Note
Ingatan is used when expressing a desire to protect or preserve someone or something valuable, often appearing in parting phrases or instructions to handle items with care. It emphasizes the responsibility of the person being addressed to ensure the safety or well-being of the object or person mentioned.
Examples
" Ingatan mo ang sarili mo. "
Natural Translation
Take care of yourself.
Literal Translation
Take-care-of you the self your.
" Kailangan mong ingatan ang pera mo. "
Natural Translation
You need to take care of your money.
Literal Translation
Need you take-care-of the money your.
" Ipinangako kong iingatan ko ang singsing na minana ko sa aking yumaong ina. "
Natural Translation
I promised that I would take care of the ring I inherited from my late mother.
Literal Translation
Promised I will-take-care-of I the ring that inherited I from my late mother.
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