Protect in Tagalog

“Protect” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “protektahan” or “pangalagaan”, meaning to keep safe from harm, damage, or danger. These terms are widely used in everyday Filipino conversations when referring to safeguarding people, objects, or rights. Understanding the nuances of these translations will help you communicate more effectively in Tagalog contexts.

[Words] = Protect

[Definition]:

• Protect /prəˈtekt/
• Verb: To keep safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.
• Verb: To shield or defend someone or something from danger or risk.
• Verb: To cover or guard against attack or injury.

[Synonyms] = Protektahan, Pangalagaan, Ipagtanggol, Ingatan, Bantayan, Alagaan, Kupkupin, Sansala

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: We must protect our environment for future generations.
• Ex1_PH: Dapat nating protektahan ang ating kapaligiran para sa mga susunod na henerasyon.
• Ex2_EN: Parents always want to protect their children from harm.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga magulang ay laging gustong pangalagaan ang kanilang mga anak mula sa panganib.
• Ex3_EN: The security guards are here to protect the building.
• Ex3_PH: Ang mga guwardiya ay nandito upang protektahan ang gusali.
• Ex4_EN: She wore sunscreen to protect her skin from the sun.
• Ex4_PH: Nagsuot siya ng sunscreen upang protektahan ang kanyang balat mula sa araw.
• Ex5_EN: Laws are created to protect the rights of citizens.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga batas ay nilikha upang ipagtanggol ang mga karapatan ng mga mamamayan.