Pagpipingkian (en. Watching)

/pag-piŋ-ki-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The state of being observant of events around.

His watching of people in the park gave him a lot of information.

Ang kanyang pagpipingkian sa mga tao sa parke ay nagbigay sa kanya ng maraming impormasyon.

The act of watching or observing.

The teachers' monitoring of the students is important for their learning.

Ang pagpipingkian ng mga guro sa mga estudyante ay mahalaga sa kanilang pagkatuto.

Derived from the word 'pipingki' meaning to have an eye (to be watchful), with the prefix 'pag-' indicating the action.

to observe closely

to have an imagination or show attention to something.

magpatingin

pipingki

A word that describes being attentive to details.

pipingki

Breaking and entering or entering someone else's home without permission.

There might be rampant breaking and entering in our barangay, so be careful with your belongings.

Baka may rampant na pagpipingkian sa barangay natin, kaya mag-ingat ka sa iyong mga gamit.

To delve into deep or intense topics being discussed.

We're just talking about deep stuff, there's nothing fun happening anymore.

Puro pagpipingkian na lang ang pinag-uusapan natin, wala nang ginagawang masaya.