Pagtanan (en. To look at)

/pagtanan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Act of looking or observing.
The act of looking at the beautiful scenery is captivating.
Ang pagtanaw sa magandang tanawin ay nakakabighani.
The place where the act of looking occurs.
There is a beautiful view at the top of the mountain.
May magandang pagtanaw sa tuktok ng bundok.
A scene or view that can be observed.
Watching the sunset is a unique experience.
Ang pagtanaw sa sunset ay isang kakaibang karanasan.

Etymology

root word: tanaw

Common Phrases and Expressions

looking into the future
Understanding or anticipating possible future events.
pagtanaw sa hinaharap

Related Words

view
The perspective or sight of a scenery.
tanaw

Slang Meanings

self-care, focus on oneself
It's enough to cling to him, it's time for some self-care.
Tama na ang kapit sa kanya, panahon na para sa sariling pagtanan.
be strong for oneself
Whether you're a girl or a guy, you need to focus on being strong for yourself to get back up.
Babae man o lalaki, kailangan ang pagtanan sa sarili para makabangon.
to drop everything, to fail in a relationship
He said he needs to focus on his life, because he's always talking about his love lives.
Sabi niya, kailangan niyang pagtanan sa buhay, kasi lagi siyang usap sa mga lovelife niya.