Tagamatyag (en. To scrutinize)
/ta.ga.ma.tyag/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Observation or careful study.
The teacher needs to scrutinize the progress of her students.
Kailangang tagamatyag ang guro sa pag-unlad ng kanyang mga estudyante.
The act of having intense attention to details.
The scrutiny of the scientists led them to important discoveries.
Ang tagamatyag ng mga siyentipiko ay nagdala sa kanila ng mahalagang mga tuklas.
Paying attention to things that are not easily seen.
Scrutiny of small elements is important in his work.
Ang tagamatyag sa mga maliliit na elemento ay mahalaga sa kanyang trabaho.
Etymology
From the root 'matyag', meaning to observe closely or study.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to scrutinize
to conduct a thorough inspection or observation.
magtagamatyag
Related Words
observe
Related to observation or study.
matyag
Slang Meanings
need to pay attention
Pay attention to your grades, so you don't fail.
Tagamatyag ka sa iyong mga grades, para hindi ka bumagsak.
to be careful or cautious observation
You need to be observant of what's happening around you.
Kailangan mong tagamatyag sa mga nangyayari sa paligid mo.
to be cautious
You should be careful, especially with new acquaintances.
Dapat tagamatyag ka lalo na sa mga bagong kakilala.