Look (en. Tingin)
/lʊk/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A glance or look directed towards something with purpose.
He gave a quick look at his watch.
Nagbigay siya ng isang mabilis na tingin sa kanyang relo.
verb
To perform an action of seeing or gazing.
He looked out of the window.
Tumingin siya sa labas ng bintana.
Etymology
Old English 'locian', related to the German 'lugen'
Common Phrases and Expressions
tingnan ang (mga tao/bagay)
to take care of someone or something.
look after
magtanong para sa
to search for something or someone.
look for
Related Words
glance
An act of looking or observing.
tingin
Slang Meanings
Look
Do you think something happened between them?
Tingin mo, may nangyari na ba sa kanila?
Glance
Take a look here, I want to show you something.
Sulyap ka dito, may gusto akong ipakita sa'yo.
Peek
Check out this video, it's beautiful!
Silipin mo yung video na 'to, ang ganda!
Check out (in a flirty way)
Wait, check it out! Do you see that cute guy over there?
Teka, landi ka! Nakikita mo ba yung cute na guy dun?