alagang
Alagang is a Filipino noun and adjective formed from the root alaga, meaning to care for, raise, or nurse. The form alagang describes someone or something that is being cared for or kept by another person. In everyday speech it is most often used to refer to a pet, a ward, or a dependent, highlighting the caregiving relationship rather than possession.
Etymology and usage: The base word alaga conveys care or fostering, and the suffix -an turns it
Context and nuances: Alagang emphasizes the caregiving bond rather than mere ownership. In social contexts, it
See also: Related words include alaga, alagaan, and alagaanin, which express various aspects of taking care