Tumingin (en. To look)
tu-mingin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to face or observe a thing or person.
He looked out the window to see outside.
Tumingin siya sa bintana upang makita ang labas.
An action of moving the eyes or head to better see something.
He looked at his parents while they were talking.
Tumingin siya sa kanyang mga magulang habang nag-uusap.
Gaining attention using sight.
Look at me when I talk to you.
Tumingin ka sa akin kapag kausapin kita.
Etymology
from the word 'tingin' meaning to look or observe.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stop and look
A moment to pause and observe the surroundings.
tumigil ka at tumingin
Related Words
look
Means observation or gaze.
tingin
even if
Also a verb that can be used alongside 'tumingin' in the context of a viewpoint.
miski
Slang Meanings
Just look!
Just look! Kaka's outfit is beautiful!
Tumingin ka na! Ang ganda ng outfit ni Kaka!
Look now to avoid regrets
Look now to avoid regrets about the outfit you chose.
Tumingin na para walang sisihan sa pinili mong damit.
Look somewhere else
Look somewhere else, he's no longer interested.
Tumingin ka sa ibang daan, hindi na siya interesado.