Magtatanaw (en. Viewing)

/maɡtaˈtanaʊ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or process of staring or looking at something from a specific point.

We need to view from the top of the mountain to see the scenery.

Kailangan nating magtatanaw mula sa tuktok ng bundok upang makita ang tanawin.

The act of searching or looking at something that may be far away.

I will look at the sea to see if there are any boats.

Magtatanaw ako sa dagat upang makita kung may mga bangka.

Staring or looking at a person or object with caution or intention.

She will view her friends from afar before approaching.

Magtatanaw siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan mula sa malayo bago lumapit.

Root word: tanaw (to view or look)

to view the stars

Staring or looking at the stars in the sky.

magtanaw ng mga bituin

to view from the mountain

Looking from a high point to see the surroundings.

magtanaw mula sa bundok

view

The process of staring or looking at something.

tanaw

to look

The action of looking at something.

tumingin

to observe

I will just be observing you to see what’s happening.

Magtatanaw lang ako sa inyo kung anong nangyayari.

to be a curious onlooker

Are you going to observe or just be a curious onlooker?

Magtatanaw ka ba o makikiusyoso na lang?

to take a look

I'm just saying goodbye, I’ll take a look outside first.

Nagpapaalam lang ako, magtatanaw muna ako sa labas.