Matangkakal (en. Sharp-eyed)

/ma.tang.ka.kal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person or animal with keen eyesight.

He is a sharp-eyed observer, so he never makes mistakes in his decisions.

Siya ay isang matangkakal na manunuri, kaya't hindi siya nakakagkamali sa kanyang mga desisyon.

Describes the ability to observe details.

Because of his sharp eyes, he immediately noticed the intriguing thing around him.

Dahil sa kanyang matangkakal na mata, napansin niya agad ang nakakaintrigang bagay sa paligid.

from the word 'mata' meaning 'eye' and 'kal' indicating a characteristic.

need a sharp-eyed observation

need good observation to identify details.

kailangan ng matangkakal na mata

sharp

Contains a characteristic of having a high level of understanding or observation.

matalas

Super lazy

Wow, they’re like super lazy kids, all they did was chill.

Grabe, parang mga batang matatangkakal sila, walang ginawa kundi magpahinga.

Unconcerned

Come on, don’t be so unconcerned, join in!

Sige na, huwag kang maging matang-kakal, makisali ka naman!

Don't meddle

As long as you’re being meddlesome, just stay out of the conversation.

Basta’t matatangkakal ka, huwag ka nang makialam sa usapan.