palaisip
thoughtful or pensive
From root: isip
Usage Note
Palaisip describes someone who has a habit of thinking deeply or is often lost in thought.
Examples
" Palaisip na bata si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Ana is a thoughtful child.
Literal Translation
Thoughtful child Ana.
" Siya ay isang palaisip na bata. "
Natural Translation
He/She is a thoughtful child.
Literal Translation
He/she is a thoughtful child.
" Dahil palaisip si Marco, madalas siyang nawawala sa sariling mundo habang nakatingin sa malayo. "
Natural Translation
Because Marco is pensive, he often gets lost in his own world while staring into the distance.
Literal Translation
Because pensive Marco, often he gets-lost in own world while looking at far.
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