tanaw
tanáw with stress marks
view; look; attitude
Usage Note
Tanaw means to look out into the distance, to perceive a view, or to hold a perspective or outlook on something. It is used literally for gazing at a landscape and figuratively for one's point of view or attitude toward life. The phrase 'sa aking tanaw' (in my view) is common in formal discourse.
Examples
" Maganda ang tanaw dito. "
Natural Translation
The view here is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the view here.
" Maganda ang tanaw mula sa bintana. "
Natural Translation
The view from the window is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the view from window.
" Sa aking tanaw, mas mahalaga ang kalusugan kaysa sa yaman, kaya pinipili kong mamuhay nang simple at payapa. "
Natural Translation
In my view, health is more important than wealth, so I choose to live a simple and peaceful life.
Literal Translation
In my view, more important the health than to wealth, so choosing I to-live simply and peaceful.
Take Tagalog with you
The full course, a 12,500-word dictionary, and flashcards that make every word stick — free to start on iOS and Android.
Tagalog builds thousands of words from a few hundred roots.
How Tagalog words workActor Focus Verbs
Object Focus Verbs
Related Words
Explore Tagalog by topic
Free guides on grammar, vocabulary, and culture to take you past single-word lookups.
How to Say Sorry in Tagalog: Patawad vs Pasensya
How to say sorry in Tagalog: patawad, pasensya na, and paumanhin compared on a simple severity-and-formality ladder so you pick the right word every time.
Filipino Family Words and Honorifics: Ate, Kuya & Tita
Filipino family words like ate, kuya, tita, tito, lolo, and lola go far beyond family — learn how Filipinos use them with strangers, plus mano po etiquette.
Tagalog Verb Conjugation: Aspects Made Simple
Tagalog verb conjugation uses aspects, not tenses. Learn the three aspects with -um- and mag- verbs, one reduplication rule, and clear example tables.
Is Tagalog Hard to Learn? An Honest Answer
Tagalog takes around 1,100 hours to reach professional proficiency. Here is what is easy, what is hard, and what to expect at 3, 6, and 12 months.