Mapatunghay (en. To be seen/observed)

ma-ba-tun-ghay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of responding to something or a situation.
The children are observed by the teachers at school.
Ang mga bata ay mapatunghay sa mga guro sa paaralan.
The ability to be seen or found.
The waves in the sea can be observed from the shore.
Ang mga alon sa dagat ay mapatunghay mula sa dalampasigan.
Referring to the presence of signs of something.
The differences in products from different brands can be observed.
Mapatunghay ang mga pagkakaiba sa mga produkto ng iba't ibang tatak.

Etymology

From the root 'tunghay' meaning 'to look' or 'to observe' in Latin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to see the truth
To observe the true condition or proof.
mapatunghay ang katotohanan

Related Words

to look
The root word of 'mapatunghay' meaning 'to see' or 'to observe'.
tunghay

Slang Meanings

To open a discussion or conversation.
Sometimes it's hard to initiate a conversation on topics like this in class.
Minsan kasi ang hirap mapatunghay sa mga ganitong topic sa klase.
To provide an explanation or details about something.
You need to express your feelings to him/her.
Kailangan mong mapatunghay ang iyong saloobin sa kanya.