Mapansin (en. To notice)
/ma.paˈn.sin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to capture or become aware of attention to something.
The teacher quickly noticed her because of her unique project.
Mabilis siyang mapansin ng guro dahil sa kanyang kakaibang proyekto.
Having awareness or knowledge of something happening.
He couldn't notice the happy people around him while he was feeling down.
Hindi niya mapansin ang mga masasayang tao sa paligid niya habang nalulumbay.
The recognition or identification of details or changes in a person or thing.
I noticed the change in her attire after a few weeks.
Mapansin ko ang pagbabago sa kanyang pananamit matapos ang ilang linggo.
Etymology
from the root word 'pansin' and the prefix 'ma-'
Common Phrases and Expressions
You need to notice
Expresses that there are things that need attention.
Kailangan mong mapansin
I do not notice him/her
A statement that no real attention is given to someone.
Hindi ko siya mapansin
Related Words
attention
The state of being aware or conscious of things.
pansin
noticed
The past form of the verb 'mapansin', meaning he/she was observed.
napansin
Slang Meanings
to feel noticed
Do you want to feel noticed by cute things?
Gusto mo ba na ma-feel ka sa mga cute na bagay?
to get at least a little recognition
I hope I get at least a little recognition for my effort in this project.
Sana mapansin na kahit konti ang effort ko sa project na 'to.
to get noticed by a crush
I really need to make an effort to get noticed by my crush.
Kailangan ko talagang mag-effort para mapansin ako ng crush ko.