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pag-iingat

care or caution

noun pag-i-i-NGAT DERIVED Less Common
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Illustration of the root word "ingat" (care / take care)
Illustration from root: ingat

From root: ingat

Usage Note

Pag-iingat refers to the act of being cautious to avoid danger or damage. You will often see this on safety warning signs.

Examples

Beginner

" Kailangan ng pag-iingat dito. "

Natural Translation

Caution is needed here.

Literal Translation

Needed of caution here.

Intermediate

" Kailangan ang pag-iingat sa trabaho. "

Natural Translation

Caution is needed at work.

Literal Translation

Needed the caution at work.

Advanced

" Dahil madulas ang sahig pagkatapos linisin, kailangan ng pag-iingat sa paglalakad upang walang madapa o masaktan. "

Natural Translation

Because the floor is slippery after being cleaned, caution is needed when walking so that no one slips or gets hurt.

Literal Translation

Because slippery the floor after to-clean, needed of caution in walking so-that none slips or gets-hurt.

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