Tagapagmasid (en. Observer)

/ta-ga-pag-ma-sid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who observes or focuses on a situation or event.
The observer took notes on everything happening at the conference.
Ang tagapagmasid ay nagkuha ng tala sa lahat ng nangyayari sa komperensya.
An official assigned to inspect events or activities.
As an observer, he is responsible for auditing meetings.
Bilang tagapagmasid, siya ay responsable sa pag-audit ng mga pagpupulong.
A person who studies events to draw conclusions.
Environmental observers work to study the effects of climate change.
Ang mga tagapagmasid ng kalikasan ay nagtatrabaho upang pag-aralan ang mga epekto ng pagbabago ng klima.

Etymology

From the word 'tagapag' meaning 'doer' and 'masid' meaning 'to observe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

nature observer
An observer focused on aspects of nature.
tagapagmasid ng mga kalikasan
social observer
A person who observes and analyzes events in society.
tagapagmasid sa lipunan

Related Words

observation
The process of identifying things or events.
pagmamasid

Slang Meanings

News gatherer
He's the news gatherer of our neighborhood, always informing us of the happenings.
Siya yung tagapagmasid ng neighborhood namin, lagi kaming pinapaalam ng mga kaganapan.
Gossipmonger
You know, that observer at the corner is such a gossipmonger, always spying on everyone.
Alam mo ba, yung tagapagmasid sa kanto, chismosa talaga, lahat ng tao sinisilip.
Spy
He's like a spy, always waiting to see who's passing by.
Parang spy yun, lagi niyang inaabangan kung sino ang dumadaan.