This is a very obscure Tagalog word not used in conversation, and even rarely found in texts, though it is listed in standard dictionaries with multiple meanings and nuances.
a·la·ga·tâ
constant caution
alagatâ
constant desire
alagatâ
concerned
makataong pag-alagata sa kalikasan
humane consideration of nature
Ang mga alagad ng wika ay biktima ng iba’t ibang makasariling alagatain.
The stewards of language are victims of various selfish concerns.
alagataín
to aspire (rare)
alagataín
to mind
alagataín
to be concerned about
alagataín
to think about
Dapat nating alagatain…
We should bear in mind…
Dapat din nating alagatain ang malaking naitutulong ng langaw.
We should also think about the large help that flies are able to contribute.
Sila ay tinagubilinang alagatain ang kapakanan ng bayan sa panahon ng pananakop. They were entrusted with concerning themselves with the nation’s welfare during the occupation.
Gusto mong burahin ang mapait na yugto ng ating kasaysayan at alagatain lamang ang matatamis na bahagi. You want to erase the bitter chapter in our history and think about only the sweet parts.
MGA KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
alagatâ: patúloy na pag-iingat
alagatâ: patúloy na lunggati o pangarap.
alagatain, inaalagata, inalagata, aalagatain
