EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
observation, surveillance...
to have a drinking session with; to get drunk with...
to exchange with; to trade with...
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.
/mat-YAG/
FIL: Ang maingat at palihim na pagmamasid o pag-espiya sa isang tao, bagay, o lugar.
EN: observation, surveillance
The act of being a low-key 'Marites'. It's watching something or someone with intense focus, like how you stalk your ex's new partner on social media, or how you watch the Grab delivery guy's icon move on the map. It’s observation with a purpose.
Possibly from Spanish 'atisbar' (to watch, to spy on), adapted into Tagalog.
Often used in the context of spying, detective work, or simply keen observation. The verb form is 'magmatyag' or 'matyagan'.
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🇵🇭 Ang pulis ay naglagay ng matyag sa bahay ng suspek.
🇺🇸 The police placed the suspect's house under surveillance.
🇵🇭 Kailangan ng masusing matyag upang malaman ang kanilang mga galaw.
🇺🇸 Close observation is needed to know their movements.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.