Usage Note
Bibig is the standard and polite term for the mouth, whereas 'bunganga' can sound harsh or offensive when referring to humans. It is frequently used in daily conversation and common idioms related to speech and silence.
Examples
" Masakit ang bibig ko. "
Natural Translation
My mouth hurts.
Literal Translation
Painful the mouth my.
" Buksan mo ang bibig mo. "
Natural Translation
Open your mouth.
Literal Translation
Open your mouth.
" Huwag mong buksan ang bibig mo kung wala kang dapat sabihin sa pagpupulong. "
Natural Translation
Don't open your mouth if you have nothing worth saying in the meeting.
Literal Translation
Don't you open the mouth your if none you must say in meeting.
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