From root: pansin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinansin
pi-NAN-sin
noticed
Present (Incomplete)
pinapansin
pi-na-PAN-sin
is noticing
Future (Contemplated)
papansinin
pa-pan-si-NIN
will notice
Usage Note
Pansinin is an object-focus verb used when someone or something is the target of attention or acknowledgement. It is frequently used in social contexts, such as asking for attention or advising someone to ignore a person or situation ('Huwag pansinin').
Examples
" Huwag mong pansinin iyon. "
Natural Translation
Don't pay attention to that.
Literal Translation
Don't you notice that.
" Kailangan mong pansinin ang guro. "
Natural Translation
You need to notice the teacher.
Literal Translation
Need you notice the teacher.
" Kung gusto mong umunlad, kailangan mong pansinin ang maliliit na detalye na karaniwang hindi napapansin ng iba. "
Natural Translation
If you want to improve, you have to notice the small details that others usually overlook.
Literal Translation
If want you progress, need you notice the small plural detail that usually not noticed by others.
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