kunot
kunót with stress marks
wrinkle; crease; furrow
Usage Note
Kunot describes wrinkles on skin, creases on fabric, or furrows on a brow. Used both literally and figuratively, the expression kunot ang noo for a furrowed brow is a common shorthand for worry or displeasure in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" May kunot ang noo niya. "
Natural Translation
His brow is furrowed.
Literal Translation
Has crease the brow his.
" Alisin mo ang kunot sa tela. "
Natural Translation
Remove the crease from the cloth.
Literal Translation
Remove you the crease on-the cloth.
" Napansin kong kunot ang noo ng guro habang binabasa niya ang sagot ko sa eksamen. "
Natural Translation
I noticed that the teacher's brow was furrowed while she was reading my answer on the exam.
Literal Translation
Noticed I-link furrowed the brow of-the teacher while reading she the answer my on-the exam.
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