From root: masid
Usage Note
Pagmamasid is the act of watching or scrutinizing something carefully, often used in scientific or investigative contexts.
Examples
" Mabuti ang iyong pagmamasid. "
Natural Translation
Your observation is good.
Literal Translation
Good the your observation.
" Tama ang iyong pagmamasid. "
Natural Translation
Your observation is correct.
Literal Translation
Correct the your observation.
" Mula sa maingat na pagmamasid sa galaw ng mga ibon, natuklasan ng mananaliksik kung paano sila naghahanap ng pagkain. "
Natural Translation
From careful observation of the birds' movements, the researcher discovered how they search for food.
Literal Translation
From careful observation at movement of-the birds, discovered of-the researcher how they search of food.
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