Kumabkab (en. To listen attentively)

ku-mab-kab

Meaning & Definition

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verb

An action of listening or paying attention to something or someone.

He listened attentively to the teacher's words to not miss important details.

Kumabkab siya sa sinabi ng guro upang hindi makaligtaan ang mga mahahalagang detalye.

A common activity related to active listening.

Listening attentively is important during a class discussion.

Mahalaga ang kumabkab kapag may talakayan sa klase.

Derived from the action of a body that listens or pays attention.

listen closely to what others say

to listen carefully to what others are saying

kumabkab sa mga sinasabi

listening

The action of receiving and understanding sound or speech.

pakikinig

focus

The concentration on a thing or person.

pagtutok

made a mistake

He messed up in the exam, so he didn't get anything.

Kumabkab siya sa exam, kaya wala siyang nakuha.

got lost

We got lost on the way home, so it took us a long time.

Kumabkab kami sa daan pauwi, kaya natagalan kami.

felt confused

He got confused in the conversation, he didn't know what was being said.

Kumabkab siya sa usapan, hindi niya naalam kung ano ang sinasabi.