tanka’
English: Translation
people-watch: to observe others in a casual, often detached manner especially when they are busy with something interesting that they are doing without being directly involved or concerned.
Notes
- *Gawk* (implies curiosity, often with a negative connotation)
*People-watch* captures the essence of idly observing others without concern or direct involvement.
Nakatanka’ sana iya sa nioto’. “He/She is just gawking at the one cooking.”
Mari’gentomangka’ si Indoy. “Pedro gawks a lot.”
Sa katatangka’ mo da’na ika nainimo. “Your constant gawking makes you not accomplishing anything.”
Nitanka’ saimo ana agin. “The child’s gawking at you.”
Pitanka’an ika nya agin. “You’re being gawked at by the child.