panawag-pansin
attention-grabbing
From root: tawag
Usage Note
Panawag-pansin describes things like bright colors or loud noises that are meant to get noticed. It literally means 'caller of attention'.
Examples
" Panawag-pansin ang pulang sapatos. "
Natural Translation
The red shoes are attention-grabbing.
Literal Translation
Attention-grabbing the red shoes.
" Masyadong panawag-pansin ang suot niyang damit. "
Natural Translation
The clothes she is wearing are too attention-grabbing.
Literal Translation
Too attention-grabbing the worn by her clothes.
" Ginawa nilang sobrang panawag-pansin ang karatula upang mapansin agad ito ng mga taong dumadaan sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
They made the sign extremely attention-grabbing so that people passing on the street would notice it right away.
Literal Translation
Made they very attention-grabbing the sign so-that noticed immediately it by the people passing on street.
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