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mukha

mukhâ with stress marks

face

noun adverb muk-HA Sanskrit origin Common
Body & Health Body Parts
Illustration of "mukha" (face)

Also means

Mukha also mean 'to seem' or 'to appear'.

Usage Note

Mukha refers to the physical face and is used extensively to describe expressions and appearance. In daily conversation, it is also frequently used as an adverb meaning 'it seems' or 'looks like' to describe a situation or someone's state.

Examples

Beginner

" Masaya ang mukha niya. "

Natural Translation

Her face looks happy.

Literal Translation

Happy the face her.

Intermediate

" Maganda ang mukha niya. "

Natural Translation

Her face is beautiful.

Literal Translation

Her face is beautiful.

Advanced

" Sa itsura ng madilim na ulap, mukhang uulan bago kami makarating sa bahay. "

Natural Translation

From the look of the dark clouds, it seems it will rain before we reach home.

Literal Translation

In look of dark cloud, looks-like will-rain before we arrive at home.

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How Tagalog words work

Actor Focus Verbs

magmukha AF VERB

to look like

Object Focus Verbs

ipamukha OF VERB

to rub something in

pamukhaan OF VERB

to tell straight to one's face

ipagmukha OF VERB

to make look like

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