Here's a breakdown:
* "Pagkamausisa" is a noun that literally translates to "the state of being curious." It implies a strong desire to know or learn something.
* "Mausisa" is the adjective form, meaning "curious."
Here are some other ways to express curiosity in Tagalog:
* "Pagtatanong-tanong" - This literally means "asking questions" and implies a desire to learn by asking.
* "Pag-usisa" - This refers to the act of inquiring or investigating something.
Example sentences:
* "Malaki ang pagkamausisa niya sa mga bagong bagay." (He has a great curiosity about new things.)
* "Mausisa talaga siya, palagi siyang nagtatanong." (She is really curious, she always asks questions.)
* "Napagalitan siya dahil sa pag-usisa niya sa mga gamit ng kapitbahay." (He got scolded because he was curious about his neighbor's belongings.)