Titigan (en. To stare)
/tiˈtiɡan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of staring with one's eyes at something or someone.
Stare into her eyes to understand how she feels.
Titigan mo ang kanyang mga mata upang maunawaan ang kanyang nararamdaman.
Wasting time staring at something interesting or captivating.
Stare at the stars in the sky at night.
Titigan mo ang mga bituin sa kalangitan sa gabi.
Giving a hard look to someone as a way of drawing attention or questioning.
I glared at him when I saw him causing trouble.
Titigan siya ng masama nang makita kong lumikha siya ng gulo.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'titig' meaning 'glance' or 'look'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Glaring
Looking with anger or negative feelings at someone.
Titigan ng masama
Staring long
Staring for a long time at something or someone as a sign of fondness or interest.
Titigan ng mahaba
Related Words
glance
The root word of 'titigan', meaning 'look'.
titig
look
A general term for the action of looking.
tingin
Slang Meanings
to look at someone like you're in love or longing
Just look at me like that, and I feel like I've been briefed on my feelings.
Titigan mo nga ako ng ganun, para akong na-briefing sa feelings ko.
to steal or to grab something discreetly
Just eye his bag, you might get something from it.
Titigan mo na lang yung bag niya, baka may makuha ka.
to tease someone
Just stare at him, he looks like he's getting frustrated.
Titigan mo nga siya, mukhang nabibitin na.