From root: masid
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinagmasdan
pi-nag-mas-DAN
observed
Present (Incomplete)
pinapagmasdan
pi-na-pag-mas-DAN
observing
Future (Contemplated)
papagmasdan
pa-pag-mas-DAN
will observe
Usage Note
Pagmasdan is used when one needs to observe or watch something intently with focus and attention. It is more formal and deliberate than the simple 'tingnan' (to look at).
Examples
" Pagmasdan mo ang langit. "
Natural Translation
Observe the sky.
Literal Translation
Observe you the sky.
" Gusto kong pagmasdan ang mga ibon. "
Natural Translation
I want to observe the birds.
Literal Translation
Want I observe the plural birds.
" Habang nakaupo sa pampang, pinagmasdan namin ang paglubog ng araw hanggang sa mawala ito sa abot-tanaw. "
Natural Translation
While sitting on the shore, we watched the sunset until it disappeared over the horizon.
Literal Translation
While seated on shore, observed we the sinking of sun until disappear it in horizon.
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