Magkilatisan (en. To discern)

/mag-ki-la-ti-san/

Synonyms

to scrutinize or often investigate about a person or situation

Before making friends, you should scrutinize them first so you won't get hurt.

Bago ka makipagkaibigan, magkilatisan ka muna para hindi ka masaktan.

to be cautious and observe the intentions of others

You should scrutinize your friends; they might not be true friends.

Dapat magkilatisan ka sa mga kaibigan mo, baka hindi sila tunay na kaibigan.

careful assessment of people or situations

It's important to scrutinize opportunities in life so you won't make mistakes.

Kailangan magkilatisan sa mga pagkakataon sa buhay para hindi magkamali.