Panauhan (en. Perspective)

/panaʊ̯ɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The angle or viewpoint from which something or a situation is viewed.
The teacher's perspective on studying focuses on the students.
Ang panauhan ng guro sa pag-aaral ay nakatuon sa mga estudyante.
A specific way of understanding or viewing ideas or events.
Perspective is important in analyzing a literary work.
Mahalaga ang panauhan sa pagsusuri ng isang literaryong akda.
A person's ability to view from different perspectives.
Having a broad perspective helps in forming more effective solutions.
Ang pagkakaroon ng isang malawak na panauhan ay tumutulong sa pagbuo ng higit pang mabisang solusyon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'panauhan' referring to a person's ability to look or observe from a different perspective.

Common Phrases and Expressions

from another perspective
from another point of view or a different perspective.
sa ibang panauhan
be open to perspectives
being willing to consider other viewpoints.
maging bukas sa panauhan

Related Words

analysis
The process of closely examining and understanding something.
pagsusuri
understanding
The ability to grasp the meaning or essence of an idea.
pag-unawa

Slang Meanings

Guests at a party or event
Who are your guests for your birthday?
Sino ang mga panauhan mo sa birthday mo?
Recognized or acknowledged people
Those guests in the office, they're well-known!
Yung mga panauhan sa opisina, kilalang-kilala yan!
Visitors for a special occasion
I hope we have many guests at the wedding!
Sana marami tayong panauhan sa kasal!