Paniniktik (en. Spy)

/paniˈniktik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action or process of observing or trying to discover information.

The spying of agents is essential for the security of the country.

Ang paniniktik ng mga ahente ay mahalaga sa seguridad ng bansa.

Hiding one's true intentions or identity under a different identity.

His spying was done under a fake name.

Ang kanyang paniniktik ay ginawa sa ilalim ng isang pekeng pangalan.

from the root word 'niknik' which means reduction or control.

to spy

the process of observing another person or thing

magpaniniktik

spy

a person who observes or acts to gather information in secret.

espiya

Gossip or information from eavesdroppers or meddlers.

There’s so much gossip about their breakup in the neighborhood.

Ang daming paniniktik tungkol sa breakup nilang dalawa sa barangay.

Observing or monitoring other people in a sneaky way.

I was eavesdropping on him while he was talking to someone else.

Nagpaniniktik ako sa kanya habang nag-uusap sila ng ibang tao.

Trying to find out someone else's secret.

He said, 'Don’t snoop on me, I won't spill.'

Sabi niya, 'Wag kang magpaniniktik sa akin, hindi ako magbubulgar.'

Seeking gossip through secretive means.

Avoid snooping into others' lives; it’s better to help them instead.

Iwasan mong magpaniniktik sa buhay ng iba, mas mabuti pang tulungan mo sila.