panoorin
In Tagalog, the English phrase watch is translated as panoorin.
Note that in informal contexts, speakers may use the word oras (time) to refer to a watch. To express the action of wearing a watch, you can use Magsuot ng relo, while Isuot ang relo is used to mean putting on the watch.
Meaning: portable or wearable timepiece (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- Tagalog has distinct words for 'watching' something for pleasure, panoorin, and 'watching' something to keep guard, bantayan.
- While 'watch' is the object, the most common way to name the device itself in Tagalog is actually relo, which is borrowed from the Spanish word 'reloj'.
- The word panoorin can be turned into a noun meaning 'a spectacle' or 'something worth seeing' by adding specific affixes.
Examples in context
- Panoorin mo si Tom.Watch Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of panoorin.Tatoeba #4560536 by kanlaon, translation #2203868 by CK
- Kailangan itong panoorin ni Ziri.Ziri needs to watch this.Tatoeba #13652253 by kangkong, translation #10296808 by Amastan
- Panoorin mo.Watch.Tatoeba #11268372 by qwertzu, translation #2755126 by mervert1
- Saan ko mailalagay ang aking relo?Where can I put my watch?
- Bumili ako ng bagong relos.I bought a new watch.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jasmine notices a new accessory on Ricardo's wrist.
- JasmineBagong panoorin ba iyan, Ricardo?Is that a new watch, Ricardo?
- RicardoOo, regalo ito ng tatay ko.Yes, this is a gift from my father.
- JasmineAng ganda ng iyong panoorin.Your watch is very beautiful.
- RicardoSalamat, Jasmine!Thank you, Jasmine!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
