EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to appoint; to dedicate; to commit...
to fetch; to pick up (someone)...
to look out from; to peer out...
Pang-uri
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/tu-ma-la-GA/
FIL: Magtalaga o maglaan ng sarili, panahon, o isang bagay para sa isang partikular na layunin, tungkulin, o tao.
EN: to appoint; to dedicate; to commit
This is a very formal, almost vow-like word. It's what a hero does when they commit to a quest, or what a newly appointed official does when they swear to serve the people. It’s like updating your relationship status to 'It's Complicated' but for a serious duty. 'I volunteer as tribute!' has this energy.
ROOT MEANING: to assign; to dedicate; to ordain
Has a formal and serious tone. Often used in literary, religious, or official contexts.
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🇵🇭 Tumalaga siya sa tungkuling protektahan ang kalikasan.
🇺🇸 He committed himself to the duty of protecting the environment.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.