Lansihin (en. To catch someone's eye)

/lan'si.hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To have a striking characteristic or appearance.
You catch the eye of those who ascend the stairs.
Lansihin mo ang umakyat sa hagdang-bato.
To be noticeable or attract attention.
That outfit is indeed eye-catching.
Ang ganoong ayos ay talaga namang lansihin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to catch the eye of others
to be noticeable to people
lansihin ng iba

Related Words

attention
The reception of notice or recognition.
pansin

Slang Meanings

An explosion of anger or frustration
I'm already lanshin, so let's not talk.
Naka-lanshin na ako, kaya't huwag na tayong mag-usap.
Telling the truth without considering others' feelings
I might go lanshin on him because he didn’t finish the job.
Baka mag-lanshin ako sa kanya dahil hindi niya tinapos ang trabaho.
Saying something that is super blunt or direct
I didn’t expect anymore, I just went lanshin on him.
Hindi na ako nag-expect, nag-lanshin na lang ako sa kanya.