papansin
attention-seeker
From root: pansin
Usage Note
Papansin is a common informal term used to describe someone who acts in a certain way specifically to get attention from others.
Examples
" Papansin talaga ang batang iyon. "
Natural Translation
That kid is really an attention-seeker.
Literal Translation
Attention-seeker really the child that.
" Huwag mong pansinin ang papansin na iyan. "
Natural Translation
Don't pay attention to that attention-seeker.
Literal Translation
Don't you notice the attention-seeker that.
" Tuwing may bisita, nagiging papansin ang aso namin at sumasayaw para mapansin ng lahat. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there are guests, our dog becomes an attention-seeker and dances so everyone notices it.
Literal Translation
Whenever has guest, becoming attention-seeker the dog our and dancing so be-noticed by all.
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