Pangita (en. Search)

/paŋˈɡi.tɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The activity of searching for a person or thing.
The search for the missing child continued overnight.
Ang pangita sa nawawalang bata ay nagpatuloy magdamag.
The process of investigating or examining details.
The search for evidence is crucial in the case.
Ang pangita ng mga ebidensya ay mahalaga sa kaso.

Etymology

from the word 'ngita' which means looking for.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conducting a search
activity of conducting a search or investigation.
pagsasagawa ng pangita

Related Words

searching
A term that also refers to looking for or searching.
paghanap
research
Study or investigation on a subject or issue.
pananaliksik

Slang Meanings

A person or someone you want to talk to or meet.
Who is the person you want to see at the party later?
Sino bang pangita mo sa party mamaya?
Favorite person or crush.
He's the only one I like, no one else.
Basta siya na lang ang pangita ko, wala nang iba.