From root: pansin
Usage Note
Mapagpansin describes a person who is habitually alert and tends to notice even the smallest details or changes in their environment.
Examples
" Mapagpansin talaga ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother really notices everything.
Literal Translation
Observant really the grandmother my.
" Bakit ka masyadong mapagpansin? "
Natural Translation
Why are you so observant?
Literal Translation
Why you too observant?
" Napakamapagpansin ng aming kapitbahay kaya naitatanong niya kaagad kung may bagong gamit o pagbabago sa loob ng aming bahay. "
Natural Translation
Our neighbor is so observant that she immediately asks whether there is a new item or change inside our house.
Literal Translation
Very-observant of-the our neighbor so asks she immediately if there-is new item or change at inside of-the our house.
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