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    Mapangmata (en. Observant)

    ma-pang-ma-ta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Capable of seeing or noticing details.
    He is an observant person and does not miss any small detail.
    Siya ay isang mapangmata na tao at hindi nakakaligtaan ang kahit anong maliit na detalye.
    Recognizes changes or events happening around.
    As an observant teacher, she immediately noticed the change in her student's behavior.
    Bilang isang mapangmata na guro, napansin niya agad ang pagbabago sa ugali ng kanyang estudyante.
    In a state of being analytical or thoughtful.
    His observant nature helps him in analyzing written works.
    Ang kanyang pagiging mapangmata ay nakakatulong sa kanyang trabaho sa pagsusuri ng mga sulatin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'mata' meaning 'eye' and the prefix 'mapang-' indicating a descriptive term with action or characteristic.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    observant of details
    Quick to notice details or changes in the surroundings.
    mapangmata sa mga detalye

    Related Words

    eye
    The organ used for sight.
    mata
    analytical
    A characteristic of being meticulous in studying or observing.
    mapanuri

    Slang Meanings

    rude or judgmental
    The judgmental people towards him are not surprising because of his appearance.
    Ang mga mapangmata sa kanya ay hindi na nakapagtataka dahil sa kanyang hitsura.
    grumpy or critical
    Because of his judgmental attitude, no one wants to approach him.
    Dahil sa kanyang mapangmata na ugali, walang gustong lumapit sa kanya.
    looking down on others
    He's so judgmental, it's like he looks down on everyone.
    Sobrang mapangmata siya, parang mababa ang tingin sa lahat.