Pagmintinar

maintenance; upkeep; preservation; servicingnoun

Alternative meanings

The act of keeping something in good condition, checking it, caring for it, or repairing it so it continues to work. It can apply to machines, buildings, systems, vehicles, equipment, order, security, or records.

Pronunciation

pag-min-TEE-nar

Root and affixes

Comes from mintinar, to maintain. Pagmentinar also appears as a variant. It relates to maintaining, preserving, caring for, and repairing when the context is technical.

Variants or conjugations

pagmentinar; mintinar; repair; care; preserve; maintenance

Related words and expressions

machine; system; house; security; cleaning; inspection; service

Meaning and usage notes

Pagmintinar is useful for general or technical maintenance. If the focus is repairing something damaged, pag-ayo is more specific. If the meaning is caring for or attending to, pag-atiman may sound more natural.