From root: masid
Usage Note
Pangmamasid is often used to describe the tools or the formal process used for surveillance or long-term monitoring.
Examples
" Para sa pangmamasid ang kamera. "
Natural Translation
The camera is for surveillance.
Literal Translation
For the surveillance the camera.
" Ang kamera ay para sa pangmamasid ng seguridad. "
Natural Translation
The camera is for security surveillance.
Literal Translation
The camera is for the surveillance of security.
" Naglagay ang pamahalaan ng mga kamera para sa pangmamasid sa mga lansangan upang mapanatili ang kaligtasan ng publiko. "
Natural Translation
The government installed cameras for surveillance of the streets in order to maintain public safety.
Literal Translation
Placed the government of cameras for the surveillance in the streets so-that maintain the safety of public.
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