Obserba (en. Observe)

/ob-ser-ba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of watching or looking at something.
Observe the birds as they fly.
Obserbahan mo ang mga ibon habang sila ay lumilipad.
The gathering of information through sight or hearing.
Carefully observe the details around.
Mahigpit na obserbahan ang mga detalye sa paligid.
The adherence to rules or laws.
One must observe the laws on the road.
Dapat mag-obserba ng mga batas sa daan.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'observe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to observe
to watch attentively
mag-obserba

Related Words

observation
The process of observing.
obserbasyon
watcher
A person who observes.
mamasid

Slang Meanings

follower
Who’s your observer? Looks like they like you!
Sino bang obserba mo? Mukhang may gusto sa'yo!
gossiping person
Oh no, there are so many observers around us! Be careful what you say.
Hala, ang daming obserba sa atin! Mag-ingat ka sa sinasabi mo.
spy
There’s an observer again! I knew someone was peeking.
May obserba na naman sa atin! Sabi ko na nga ba't may sumisilip.