takaw-tingin (takaw-tingín) Filipino/Tagalog term
takaw-tingín
Syllables:
ta·kaw-ti·ngín
[ta-kaw-ti-ngín]
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adjective
Literal meaning: greedy look
Filipino meaning:
- kinagigiliwang tingnan ng mga tao
- kahali-halina
English meaning:
- admired by people
- charming
Example:
- Si Maria ay tunay na takaw-tingín. Sa dinami-dami ng babae sa bulwagan ay siya lamang ang minamasdan ng mga tao.
English translation:
- Maria is really attractive. Amongst all women in the ballroom, she's the one being admired by all.
Synonym(s):
English translation:
- attractive
Antonym(s):
English translation:
- ugly