kalumata
kalumáta with stress marks
dark circles under eyes
Usage Note
Kalumata refers to the dark discoloration or shadows under the eyes, typically caused by lack of sleep, stress, or fatigue. It is common in everyday conversation and beauty contexts, and Filipinos often attribute kalumata to staying up too late.
Examples
" May kalumata ako ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I have dark circles today.
Literal Translation
Has dark-circles I now.
" Kitang-kita ang kalumata niya dahil nagpuyat siya buong linggo. "
Natural Translation
His/Her dark circles are very visible because he/she stayed up all week.
Literal Translation
Very-visible the dark-circles his/her because stayed-up he/she whole week.
" Bagaman maganda pa rin siya, nag-iwan ng malalim na kalumata ang ilang gabi niyang walang tulog. "
Natural Translation
Although she still looks beautiful, the several sleepless nights left her with deep dark circles.
Literal Translation
Although beautiful still also she, left of deep dark-circles the several nights her that without sleep.
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