From root: masid
Usage Note
Mapagmasid is used to describe someone who is very attentive and keen on noticing small details in their environment.
Examples
" Mapagmasid na bata si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Ana is an observant child.
Literal Translation
Observant child Ana.
" Ang mga bata ay likas na mapagmasid. "
Natural Translation
Children are naturally observant.
Literal Translation
The children are naturally observant.
" Dahil mapagmasid siya, agad niyang napansin ang maliit na pagbabago sa ugali ng kanyang kaibigan na hindi makikita ng ibang tao. "
Natural Translation
Because she is observant, she immediately noticed the small change in her friend's behavior that other people would not see.
Literal Translation
Because observant she, immediately she noticed the small change at behavior of-the her friend that not will-see of-the other person.
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