Makahalata (en. To notice)

/makahá-lata/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The ability or action of recognizing or gathering information from a situation.

He quickly notices when something is wrong around him.

Mabilis siyang makahalata kapag may hindi tama sa paligid.

The chance to be aware of details or changes.

You will notice that there is something different in his behavior.

Makahalata ka na may nagbago sa kanyang ugali.

The understanding of signs or indicators.

You need to notice the signs of failure.

Kailangan mong makahalata sa mga senyales ng pagkabigo.

you will notice

indicates that you will know or observe something.

mahalata mo

I didn't notice

states that you were not aware of something that happened.

hindi ko nakahalata

obvious

Refers to things that are easily recognized or noticed.

halata

attention

The recognition or focus on a thing or situation.

pansin

to catch on to someone's vibe or talk

It seems like he caught on that I was hiding something from him.

Parang makahalata siya na may tinatago ako sa kanya.

quick to notice

As long as Juan is around, he will definitely notice what's going on.

Basta nandiyan si Juan, tiyak na makahalata siya sa mga nangyayari.

to inquire or be cautious because one is suspicious

Just do what's right, or else your boss might get suspicious.

Gumawa ka ng mabuti, baka makahalata ang boss mo.