Ayina (en. Mirror)
a-yi-na
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object that reflects the image of things in front of it.
I looked in the mirror before leaving the house.
Tumingin ako sa ayina bago umalis ng bahay.
A type of surface used for reflecting light and images.
The mirror is used as decoration in windows.
Ang ayina ay ginagamit na palamuti sa mga bintana.
Commonly used by people to see their appearance.
I need to fix my hair in the mirror.
Kailangan kong ayusin ang aking buhok sa ayina.
Etymology
Derived from words in Indian languages such as Hindi.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Look in the mirror
Searching for reflection or one's own image.
Tumingin sa ayina
Mirror of truth
An object that shows the true state.
Ayina ng katotohanan
Related Words
glass
The glass is equivalent to the mirror, also used for reflection.
salamin
Slang Meanings
Saying no or declining something.
No way, I won't join you.
Ayina, hindi ako sasama sa inyo.
As a response to something pointless or wrong.
No way, that joke is so corny!
Ayina, ang corny naman ng joke na yan!