alilain

Tagalog

Alternative forms

  • alilahin — nonstandard

Etymology

From alila +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /ʔaliˈlaʔin/ [ʔɐ.lɪˈlaː.ʔɪn̪]
  • Rhymes: -aʔin
  • Syllabification: a‧li‧la‧in

Verb

alilain (complete inalila, progressive inaalila, contemplative aalilain, Baybayin spelling ᜀᜎᜒᜎᜁᜈ᜔)

  1. to be hired as a servant
  2. to be treated as a servant
  3. (obsolete) to be cared for; to be looked after; to be nursed
    Synonyms: kalingain, alagaan
    Alilain mo ang tuta.
    Look after the puppy.
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