Pansin (en. Attention)
/ˈpansin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability to notice or pay attention to something or someone.
You need to pay attention to the details at work.
Kailangan mong magbigay ng pansin sa mga detalye sa trabaho.
Something that is focused on or paid attention to.
His speech caught everyone's attention.
Ang kanyang talumpati ay nakakuha ng pansin ng lahat.
A feeling of concern or surprise over an event.
That news drew attention from the people in the community.
Ang balitang iyon ay nagbigay ng pansin sa mga tao sacomunidad.
Etymology
Mula sa salitang ugat na 'pansin' na nangangahulugang mapansin o bigyang-pansin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
noticeably noticed
Very obvious that it has been noticed.
pansin na pansin
give attention
Allocate time or attention to something.
pansin ibigay
Related Words
reflection
The process of paying attention to oneself and focusing on thoughts and feelings.
pagninilay
Slang Meanings
To be noticed or to get attention
She's so dramatic, she always needs to be noticed by everyone.
Sobrang maarte siya, kailangan lagi siyang napapansin ng lahat.
Being showy or trying to get attention
He has such a strong presence because he just wants to show off.
Ang lakas ng dating niya, kasi gusto lang niyang magpansin.
Competing for attention
It's like they’re fighting for attention, that’s why everything got chaotic.
Parang nag-aagawan sila sa pansin, kaya nagulo ang lahat.
Needing validation
He looked desperate because of his post, it's like he needs attention.
Nagmukha siyang desperate dahil sa post niya, parang kailangan niya ng pansin.