From root: tanod
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtanod
nag-TA-nod
guarded
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatanod
nag-ta-TA-nod
is guarding
Future (Contemplated)
magtatanod
mag-ta-TA-nod
will guard
Usage Note
Magtanod is used when someone keeps watch or stands guard, often in a formal or ritualistic context like a vigil. It implies a steady, watchful presence over a person, place, or event, such as during a wake or specific security duty.
Examples
" Magtanod ka ngayong gabi. "
Natural Translation
Stand guard tonight.
Literal Translation
Guard you this night.
" Kailangan natin magtanod ng lugar. "
Natural Translation
We need to watch over this place.
Literal Translation
We need to guard the place.
" Naghahalinhinan ang mga lalaki sa pagtatanod sa lamay para may laging nakabantay sa katawan. "
Natural Translation
The men take turns standing guard at the wake so that someone is always watching over the body.
Literal Translation
Take-turns the men in guarding at wake so that have always watching at body.
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