From root: tingin
Usage Note
Patingin is a common way to request to view something someone else is holding. It is often followed by the particle nga to sound more polite.
Examples
" Patingin ng libro mo. "
Natural Translation
Let me see your book.
Literal Translation
Let-me-see of book your.
" Patingin nga ng litrato mo. "
Natural Translation
Let me see your picture.
Literal Translation
Let-me-see-please of picture yours.
" Patingin nga ng resulta ng eksamen, gusto kong malaman kung pumasa ako bago pa dumating ang opisyal na ulat. "
Natural Translation
Let me see the exam results, please; I want to know if I passed even before the official report arrives.
Literal Translation
Let-me-see please of result of exam, want I-to know if passed I before yet arrive the official report.
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