Custody in Tagalog

“Custody” in Tagalog is translated as “Pag-aalaga” or “Pag-iingat”, referring to the protective care or guardianship of someone or something. Learn how to properly use this important legal and parental term in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Custody

[Definition]

• Custody /ˈkʌstədi/
• Noun 1: The protective care or guardianship of someone or something
• Noun 2: Imprisonment or detention, especially by the police
• Noun 3: Legal right to take care of a child, especially after parents separate or divorce

[Synonyms] = Pag-aalaga, Pag-iingat, Pagkakaingat, Pagtatanod, Pagbabantay, Pagiging tagapag-alaga, Detensyon (for police custody)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: After the divorce, the mother was granted full custody of the children.
• Ex1_PH: Pagkatapos ng diborsyo, ang ina ay binigyan ng ganap na pag-aalaga ng mga anak.
• Ex2_EN: The suspect was taken into police custody for questioning.
• Ex2_PH: Ang suspek ay dinala sa detensyon ng pulisya para sa pagtatanong.
• Ex3_EN: Both parents share joint custody of their daughter.
• Ex3_PH: Ang parehong magulang ay nagbabahagi ng magkasamang pag-aalaga sa kanilang anak na babae.
• Ex4_EN: The museum has valuable artifacts in its custody.
• Ex4_PH: Ang museo ay may mga mahalagang artifact sa kanyang pag-iingat.
• Ex5_EN: The court will decide who gets custody of the child next month.
• Ex5_PH: Ang korte ay magpapasya kung sino ang makakakuha ng pag-aalaga sa bata sa susunod na buwan.