From root: mukha
Usage Note
Pagmumukha refers to someone's face or countenance, but it is often used in a slightly derogatory or annoyed way. It is frequently heard in the phrase Ayoko nang makita ang pagmumukha mo.
Examples
" Pamilyar ang pagmumukha niya. "
Natural Translation
His face looks familiar.
Literal Translation
Familiar the face his.
" Maayos ang kanyang pagmumukha. "
Natural Translation
His/Her facial appearance is neat.
Literal Translation
Neat the his/her facial-appearance.
" Ayoko nang makita ang pagmumukha niya dahil lagi niya akong niloloko noong magkasama pa kami. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to see his face anymore because he always fooled me when we were still together.
Literal Translation
Don't-want-I anymore see the face his because always he me fool when together still we.
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