Tanaw (en. View)

ta-naw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A way of referring to what is seen or viewed.

The view from the mountain is very beautiful.

Ang tanaw mula sa bundok ay napakaganda.

The ability to see or notice something.

Visibility is important for fishermen while they are sailing.

Mahalaga ang tanaw sa mga mangingisda habang sila ay naglalayag.

Something that we focus on; it can be a sight or scene.

Did you notice the view by the sea?

Napansin mo ba ang tanaw sa tabi ng dagat?

verb

The act of looking or gazing at something.

Gaze at the stars in the sky.

Tanawin mo ang mga bituin sa langit.

From the root word 'tanaw' meaning 'to look' or 'to gaze'.

broad view

a view that has a wide perspective or space.

malawak na tanawin

look at the view

the action of looking at the surroundings or view.

tumingin sa tanawin

perspective

The way of seeing or understanding things.

pananaw

overlook

The view that can be seen from a high location.

dapo

To look or observe at something.

I'm just gazing outside, seems like it's sunny again.

Tanaw lang ako sa labas, parang maaraw na naman.

Looking out into the distance or the future.

He gazed at the stars while thinking about his dreams.

Nag-tanaw siya sa mga bituin habang nag-iisip sa kanyang mga pangarap.

Waiting or observing for an opportunity.

I'm just watching the people cross the street.

Tanaw lang ako sa mga tawid ng tao sa daan.