Mapatitig (en. To be mesmerizing)

/mapa'titig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that describes having an irresistible charming appearance or movement.

Her movements are really mesmerizing, everyone seems to have a reason to look.

Ang kanyang mga galaw ay talagang mapatitig, tila may dahilan ang lahat ng tao na tumingin.

The attraction caused by something or someone.

Her singing on stage was so captivating that the audience couldn't take their eyes off her.

Ang pagkanta niya sa entablado ay mapatitig na mapatitig ang mga manonood.

you will be captivated by him/her

you will be attracted to look at or admire him/her

mapatitig ka sa kanya

gaze

Means looking or focusing attention on something or someone.

titig

Will become interested or attracted.

This painting is so beautiful, I can't help but stare!

Ang ganda ng painting na 'to, mapatitig ako!

Will be intrigued or confused by something.

The new gadget that was released really has me staring at its specs.

Yung bagong gadget na nilabas, mapatitig talaga ako sa specs nito.

To be completely focused or staring at someone or their abilities.

When she danced, everyone couldn't take their eyes off her!

Nung sumayaw siya, mapatitig yung lahat!