Papagingatin (en. Focus)

pa-pa-gin-ga-tin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of concentrating or paying attention to something.
You need to focus your mind on your studies.
Kailangan mong papagingatin ang iyong isip sa iyong mga aralin.
The process of honing attention on a particular goal or task.
Focusing on your tasks is key to success.
Ang papagingatin sa iyong mga gawain ay susi sa tagumpay.
Concentrating behavior or attention on a specific thing or idea.
His focus on art is truly admirable.
Ang kanyang papagingatin sa sining ay talagang kahanga-hanga.

Etymology

root word: pagingat

Common Phrases and Expressions

mind focus
paying attention and concentration.
pagtutok ng isip
focused
concentrated on something.
naka-focus

Related Words

difficulty
the process of analyzing and focusing on challenges.
paghihirap
success
the result of proper focus on objectives.
tagumpay

Slang Meanings

Wasting time or chilling with no plans.
We have nothing to do, so let's just chill at home.
Wala naman tayong gagawin, kaya't magpapagingatin na lang tayo sa bahay.
Having fun or relaxing with friends.
We're going to chill at the mall later, come on!
Magpapagingatin tayo sa mall mamaya, tara!
Being lazy or not acting properly.
I've been chilling for a long time, I don't want to do anything.
Matagal na akong nagpapagingatin, wala akong gustong gawin.