kinis
kinís with stress marks
smoothness
Usage Note
Kinis refers to smoothness or luster, most commonly used in its adjective form, "makinis," to describe a clear complexion or a polished surface. It is a culturally significant term in the Philippines, frequently appearing in skincare conversations and when praising the quality of craftsmanship in wood or metal.
Examples
" Makinis ang mukha mo. "
Natural Translation
Your face is smooth.
Literal Translation
Smooth the face your.
" Gustong-gusto ko ang kinis ng balat niya. "
Natural Translation
I really like how smooth her skin is.
Literal Translation
Want-very-much I the smoothness of skin his/her.
" Kahit mahal ang produkto, sulit naman dahil pinaganda nito ang kinis ng aking balat sa loob ng isang buwan. "
Natural Translation
Even though the product is expensive, it was worth it because it improved the smoothness of my skin within a month.
Literal Translation
Even-if expensive the product, worth-it though because made-beautiful it the smoothness of my skin within of one month.
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