Pumansin (en. To notice)
/puˈman.sin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To pay attention to something or someone.
You need to notice your teacher when she is teaching.
Kailangan mong pumansin sa iyong guro kapag nagtuturo siya.
To be aware of what is happening around you.
It's easy to notice the details if you're focused.
Madali lang naman pumansin sa mga detalye kung nakatutok ka.
To see or notice a person or thing despite noise or distraction.
He noticed me even in the midst of many people.
Pumansin siya sa akin kahit sa gitna ng maraming tao.
Etymology
Root word: notice
Common Phrases and Expressions
pay attention now
an invitation or prompting to focus on something or someone.
pumansin ka na
Related Words
attention
The state of giving focus or care to a person or thing.
pansin
notice-maker
A person who has the ability to identify or pay attention to details.
mangpansin
Slang Meanings
To flirt or get someone's attention
You should pay attention because it seems like they're interested in you.
Pumansin ka na kasi mukhang interesado siya sayo.
To engage in conversation or chat
You responded so fast, they replied in less than an hour!
Ambilis mo pumansin, wala pang isang oras nag-reply na siya!
To show interest
You need to pay attention to your friends so they won't get upset.
Kailangan mong pumansin sa mga kaibigan mo para hindi sila magtampo.
To complain or voice out
When I piped up, they told me 'why are you still here?'
Nang pumansin ako, sinabihan akong 'bakit ka pa nandito?'