From root: ingat
Usage Note
Maingat is used to describe a person who performs tasks with precision and avoids making mistakes. It can also function as an adverb in sentences.
Examples
" Maingat siyang magmaneho. "
Natural Translation
He drives carefully.
Literal Translation
Careful he drive.
" Maging maingat ka sa paglalakad. "
Natural Translation
Be careful when walking.
Literal Translation
Be careful you in walking.
" Dapat tayong maging maingat sa pagbabahagi ng impormasyon sa internet upang hindi tayo madaya ng mga manloloko. "
Natural Translation
We should be careful in sharing information on the internet so that we are not deceived by scammers.
Literal Translation
Should we be careful in sharing of information on internet so-that not we be-deceived by the scammers.
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