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obserba

obsérba with stress marks

to observe; pay special attention

verb ob-SER-ba Spanish origin Less Common
Mind & Emotions Mental States

Usage Note

Obserba is borrowed from Spanish observar and functions as a verb root meaning to watch carefully or take note of something, taking standard Tagalog verbal affixes. It is common in both scientific contexts and everyday situations such as watching behavior or following a rule or custom.

Examples

Beginner

" Obserbahan mo ang langit. "

Natural Translation

Observe the sky.

Literal Translation

Observe you the sky.

Intermediate

" Kailangan mong obserba ang kanyang mga kilos. "

Natural Translation

You need to observe his/her actions.

Literal Translation

Need you observe the his/her actions.

Advanced

" Bago kami magbigay ng konklusyon, inobserbahan muna namin nang mabuti ang pag-uugali ng mga hayop sa kanilang likas na tirahan. "

Natural Translation

Before we gave a conclusion, we first carefully observed the behavior of the animals in their natural habitat.

Literal Translation

Before we give of conclusion, observed first we [linker] well the behavior of-the plural animal in their natural [na] dwelling.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

mag-obserba AF VERB

to observe

Object Focus Verbs

obserbahan OF VERB

to observe [it]

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