Tunghay (en. To look at)

to͝oŋ-hī

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To look or observe at a specific object or person.
Look at the stars in the sky.
Tunghayan mo ang mga bituin sa langit.
To go in a specific direction to examine.
We need to look into the details of the report.
Kailangan nating tunghayan ang mga detalye ng ulat.
To pay attention to a specific aspect or situation.
Let’s look at the impact of environmental changes.
Tunghayan natin ang epekto ng pagbabago sa kapaligiran.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'túnjame,' meaning 'to turn toward.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

look at the road
Look or observe around while walking.
tunghay sa kalsada
look into the truth
Examine or know the real situation.
tunghayan ang katotohanan

Related Words

observation
The process of focusing or observing details.
pagmasid
look
The act of directing the eyes at something.
tingin

Slang Meanings

Gaze or look at someone or something.
Please ask Maria what her take is on what happened.
Pakitanong si Maria kung anong tunghay niya sa nangyari.
Reflection or consideration.
You need to reflect before making a decision.
Kailangan mo ng tunghay bago ka magdesisyon.
Looking down on others, often with a hint of disdain.
Almost everyone there had a condescending gaze.
Halos lahat ng tao doon ay may tunghay na mataas ang sarili.