Mapamuna (en. To scrutinize)

/ma.pa.mu.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of paying attention or pinpointing details.
It's important to scrutinize the errors in the report before submitting it.
Mahalagang mapamuna ang mga pagkakamali sa ulat bago ito isumite.
The action of studying or analyzing to gain deeper knowledge.
Scrutinizing social issues helps to create better solutions.
Mapamuna ang mga isyu sa lipunan upang makabuo ng mas mahusay na solusyon.

Etymology

From the word 'muna' meaning 'first' or 'again' related to 'puna' or giving attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to scrutinize mistakes
the process of identifying and analyzing errors
mapamuna ng mga pagkakamali

Related Words

comment
The act of providing a comment or analysis on something.
puna
analyze
The process of studying and examining information or objects.
suriin

Slang Meanings

to avoid or distance oneself from a situation
He mapped away from the party, so he didn't go home happy.
Nag-mapamuna siya sa party, kaya hindi na siya umuwi ng masaya.
not mingling or joining with people
He's always avoiding the hangouts with the squad.
Palagi siyang mapamuna sa mga lakad ng barkada.