masid
masíd with stress marks
observation
Usage Note
Masid expresses careful, focused observation and most often appears in the derived verb masdan (to look closely at something) and the gerund pagmamasid (the act of observing). It implies watchful intent rather than a casual glance, making it the right word when monitoring or examining something attentively.
Examples
" Masdan mo ang langit. "
Natural Translation
Observe the sky.
Literal Translation
Observe you the sky.
" Sa pamamagitan ng matamang pagmamasid sa kalikasan, natutuhan ng mga magsasaka kung kailan ang tamang panahon ng pagtatanim. "
Natural Translation
Through careful observation of nature, the farmers learned when the right season for planting was.
Literal Translation
Through of attentive observation of nature, learned of plural farmer when the right season of planting.
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