Magtinginan (en. To look at each other)

/mɑg.ti.ŋi.nɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action or behavior of two people looking at each other simultaneously.

They look at each other before expressing their feelings.

Sila ay magtinginan bago nila ipahayag ang kanilang nararamdaman.

The act of looking at each other as part of communication or expression.

In their conversation, they often look at each other.

Sa kanilang pag-uusap, madalas silang nagmagtinginan.

An action that can express emotions or interest.

While chatting, they can't help but look at each other.

Habang nagkukwentuhan, hindi nila maiwasang magtinginan.

They looked at each other

They simultaneously looked at each other.

Nag-magtinginan sila

look

The act of looking or gazing.

tingin

to ask

Requesting information from another person.

magtanong

Gazing at each other

We were gazing at each other while talking.

Nagmagtinginan kami habang nag-uusap.

Sneaky glances

There you go again, sneaking glances at each other like you have a secret!

Kayo na naman, nagtinginan nanaman kayo na parang may lihim!

Fluttery feeling from eye contact

We had a little flirt while looking at each other, so we both felt giddy.

Nagkalikan kami habang nagtinginan, kaya kinilig kami pareho.

Subtle look

He gave me a subtle look, as if he wanted to show that he was interested.

Nagpasimpleng tingin siya sa akin, parang gusto niyang ipakita na interesado siya.