From root: mata
Usage Note
Matang-lawin describes someone with very sharp vision or a keen sense of observation. It is a compound of mata (eye) and lawin (hawk).
Examples
" Matang-lawin ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is hawk-eyed.
Literal Translation
Hawk-eyed the grandmother my.
" Ang pulis ay matang-lawin. "
Natural Translation
The policeman is hawk-eyed.
Literal Translation
The policeman is hawk-eyed.
" Dahil matang-lawin ang superbisor, agad niyang napansin ang maliit na pagkakamali sa loob ng silid. "
Natural Translation
Because the supervisor is hawk-eyed, he immediately noticed the small mistake inside the room.
Literal Translation
Because hawk-eyed the supervisor, immediately he-that noticed the small mistake inside of room.
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