kapansin-pansin
noticeable
From root: pansin
Usage Note
Kapansin-pansin is used for things that are very obvious or striking to the senses, such as a major change in someone's appearance.
Examples
" Kapansin-pansin ang sugat niya. "
Natural Translation
His wound is noticeable.
Literal Translation
Noticeable the wound his.
" Ang kulay ay kapansin-pansin. "
Natural Translation
The color is noticeable.
Literal Translation
The color is noticeable.
" Kapansin-pansin ang pagbabago sa ugali niya simula nang magkaroon siya ng bagong trabaho sa lungsod. "
Natural Translation
The change in his behavior has been noticeable since he got a new job in the city.
Literal Translation
Noticeable the change in behavior his since when had he of new job in city.
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