Pandidilat (en. Staring)

pan-di-di-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The action of opening the eyes to see the surroundings.

Staring is one of the first things a baby does after being born.

Ang pandidilat ay isa sa mga unang bagay na ginagawa ng sanggol pagkapanganak.

A type of reaction showing surprise or amazement.

People started staring when they saw the big gift.

Nag-pandidilat ang mga tao nang makita ang malaking regalo.

A common process used to focus on something.

Staring can help you concentrate on details.

Ang pandidilat ay makatutulong sa pagtuon ng iyong atensyon sa mga detalye.

First part: 'pandi' from the word 'pangulo', second part: 'dilat' meaning opening of the eyes.

eye opening

The process of opening the eyes.

pandidilat ng mata

open

The act of opening the eyes or any part of the body.

dilat

to stalk or closely monitor someone, usually in a creepy way

I have a headache from Javi's stalking; it's like he doesn't want to leave me alone.

Ang sakit ng ulo ko sa pandidilat ni Javi, parang ayaw na akong iwan.

to check someone out or admire someone from a distance

I'm just watching Marie; she's really beautiful!

Pandidilat lang ako kay Marie, ang ganda niya talaga!