From root: mukha
Usage Note
Kamukha is used when one person shares a strong physical resemblance to another. For example, Kamukha niya ang kanyang tatay means he looks like his father.
Examples
" Kamukha mo ang nanay mo. "
Natural Translation
You look like your mother.
Literal Translation
Look-alike you the mother your.
" May kamukha ka sa TV. "
Natural Translation
You have a look-alike on TV.
Literal Translation
Has look-alike you at-the TV.
" Sinasabi ng lahat na kamukha ko raw ang isang sikat na artista, kaya madalas akong tinitingnan sa kalsada. "
Natural Translation
Everyone says I supposedly look like a famous actor, so people often stare at me on the street.
Literal Translation
Says of all that look-alike I reportedly the one famous artist, so often I being-looked-at on street.
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