From root: pansin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
napansin
na-pan-SIN
noticed
Present (Incomplete)
napapansin
na-pa-pan-SIN
noticing
Future (Contemplated)
mapapansin
ma-pa-pan-SIN
will notice
Usage Note
Mapansin is used when someone notices something unintentionally or happens to catch sight of a detail. It is also frequently used in social contexts where a person hopes to be recognized or acknowledged by others.
Examples
" Hindi ko napansin ang oras. "
Natural Translation
I didn't notice the time.
Literal Translation
Not I noticed the time.
" Mahirap mapansin ang maliit na langgam. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to notice the small ant.
Literal Translation
Hard notice the small ant.
" Napansin kong malungkot siya kahapon, ngunit ayaw niyang sabihin kung ano ang nangyari. "
Natural Translation
I noticed that she was sad yesterday, but she didn't want to say what happened.
Literal Translation
Noticed I sad she yesterday, but dislike she say what the happened.
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