Alintanahin (en. Peculiar)

/al-in-ta-na-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of behavior where a person gives special attention or value to something.

Due to the focus on his work, he was promoted.

Dahil sa alintanahin sa kanyang trabaho, siya ay na-promote.

The act of having a thorough thought or interest in a specific subject.

His attention to art inspired his creations.

Ang kanyang alintanahin sa sining ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa kanyang mga likhang sining.

verb

The act of being analytical or focusing on something.

He closely attended to his tasks to avoid mistakes.

Mahigpit na alintanahin ang kanyang mga gawain upang hindi magkamali.

From the word 'alintana' which means 'attention' or 'to focus on something'.

pay attention to the details

give attention to the small things or details.

alintanahin ang mga detalye

thoughtfulness

The process of giving thorough thought or attention.

paghuhunang-isip

Socially sophisticated or high-class

She seems like an alintanahin at parties, everyone is captivated.

Parang alintanahin siya sa mga party, lahat ng tao, nabibighani.

Showing off or trying to get attention

Why are you dressed like that, are you trying to be an alintanahin?

Bakit ganyan ka magdamit, nag-aalintanahin ka ba?