Masilayan (en. To be seen)

/ma.si.la.jan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Indicates an opportunity to see or recognize a person or thing.

I saw the answer to my question.

Nasilayan ko ang sagot sa aking tanong.

Indicates the ability to give attention or to see from afar.

As a teacher, I can see the potential of my students.

Bilang isang guro, masilayan ko ang potensyal ng aking mga estudyante.

Refers to the chance of seeing a person in a particular situation.

The sunlight shines on the mountains I can see from my window.

Masikatan ng sikat ng araw ang mga bundok na masilayan ko mula sa aking bintana.

From the root word 'silay' which means 'to glance' or 'to see'.

to see the truth

To clearly perceive the truth or reality.

masilayan ang katotohanan

silay

The root word of masilayan that means 'glance' or 'see'.

silay

paningin

The ability of the eyes to see.

paningin

A quick glance or observation of a person or thing.

Just catch a glimpse of her, everything will fall into place!

Masilayan mo lang siya, mangyayari na ang lahat!

To sneak a look or pretend not to be looking.

Just sneak a peek at him, but don’t let him notice.

Masilayan mo nga siya, pero huwag kang magpahalata.

Practicing or training to observe.

You can observe the tips on how to drink more water.

Masilayan mo yung mga tips sa mata na uminom ng mas marami pang tubig.