Pagkahumaymay (en. Perception)

pag-ka-hu-may-may

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of thinking or viewing things.
A person's perception of art varies based on their experiences.
Ang pagkahumaymay ng tao sa sining ay nag-iiba-iba batay sa kanilang karanasan.
The ability to see or feel something.
His perception of the details around him is sharp.
Mahigpit ang pagkahumaymay niya sa mga detalye ng kanyang paligid.
The process of forming an idea or opinion from information.
Perception is important in forming our decisions.
Ang pagkahumaymay ay mahalaga sa pagbuo ng ating mga pasya.

Etymology

Composed of 'humay' meaning 'to behold or to look' and the prefix 'pag-' meaning 'process or state.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

the perception of a person
the way a person views or understands the world.
ang pagkahumaymay ng tao

Related Words

awareness
the state of being conscious or informed about things.
awareness
interpretation
the process of assigning meaning to something.
interpretasyon

Slang Meanings

that's enough, don't make it bigger or don't drag out the story
That's enough, that shouldn't be talked about anymore.
Pagkahumaymay na 'yan, hindi na dapat pag-usapan pa.
a bit funny or already discussed
Their relationship is messy, it's just talked about on social media!
Ang gulo ng relasyon nila, pagkahumaymay na lang sa social media!