nagpapakita

Nagpapakita is a Tagalog verb meaning “is showing” or “shows.” It is the present, actor-focused form derived from the root pakita, which means to show or to display. The form expresses an ongoing or habitual action of presenting something, or of revealing a quality, emotion, or state.

In usage, nagpapakita is followed by ng to indicate what is being shown, or by other elements to specify context. For example, Nagpapakita siya ng interes sa proyekto means “She is showing interest in the project.” Nagpapakita ang datos ng mga posibleng epekto means “The data show possible effects.” The construction can also describe how someone behaves or what they reveal about themselves, such as Nagpapakita siya ng galit (He shows anger) or Nagpapakita ng kabaitan sa iba (She displays kindness to others).

Tagalog verb morphology uses affixes to indicate aspect and focus. Nagpapakita carries an imperfective, actor-focused aspect, signaling that the subject is actively performing the act of showing. Related forms include pakita (root verb), ipakita (to show or present, often with a direct object or to someone), and nagpakita (past tense, “showed” or “demonstrated”).

Nuances and range of meaning encompass tangible display (exhibiting objects), demonstration of quality or trait (showing generosity, resilience), and the indication that evidence or signs are present (nagpapakita ng sintomas). The term is versatile across everyday conversation and formal discourse, and it commonly appears in descriptions of behavior, communication, or observed data.