Matingnan (en. To watch)

/ma.ting.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of observing or gazing at something or someone.
To watch his creation is very exciting.
Ang matingnan ang kanyang likha ay napaka-exciting.
verb
The action of looking at something or someone.
You should watch the clouds in the sky.
Matingnan mo ang ulap sa kalangitan.

Etymology

derived from the word 'tingnan' which means 'to look at'

Common Phrases and Expressions

you should watch
for example, to observe or look at something or someone.
matingnan mo

Related Words

view
a Tagalog word that describes the act of sight or looking.
manta

Slang Meanings

someone who watches over or takes care of something or somewhere
Who will be the caretaker here at home while we're gone?
Sino'ng matingnan dito sa bahay habang wala kami?
a steward or guardian of an event or situation
The caretaker at the office is Mark, who's always watching over the people.
Ang matingnan sa opisina ay si Mark na laging nakabantay sa mga tao.