tanawin
tanawín with stress marks
to behold [it]
From root: tanaw
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tinanaw
ti-na-NAW
beheld
Present (Incomplete)
tinatanaw
ti-na-ta-NAW
is being beheld
Future (Contemplated)
tatanawin
ta-ta-na-WIN
will be beheld
Usage Note
Tanawin is the object-focus infinitive of tanaw, used when the scene or vista being contemplated is the grammatical focus. It doubles as a common noun meaning scenery or view, making it one of the few Filipino roots where the -in form serves both verbal and nominal functions in everyday use.
Examples
" Gusto kong tanawin ang dagat. "
Natural Translation
I want to behold the sea.
Literal Translation
Want I to-behold the sea.
" Masarap tanawin ang magandang tanawin mula sa bundok. "
Natural Translation
It is delightful to behold the beautiful scenery from the mountain.
Literal Translation
Delightful to-behold the beautiful scenery from at mountain.
" Tuwing umaga ay tinatanaw niya ang mga bundok mula sa bintana, na para bang humahanap ng lakas para harapin ang araw. "
Natural Translation
Every morning she gazes at the mountains from the window, as if searching for the strength to face the day.
Literal Translation
Every morning is beheld by-her the mountains from the window, as if searching for strength to face the day.
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