Imaskara (en. Mask)

/iˈmaskaɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object worn on the face to conceal or change appearance.

He wore a mask for their celebration.

Nagsuot siya ng imaskara para sa kanilang pagsasaya.

A symbol or representation of a character or concept in festivals or performances.

The mask is important in colorful celebrations.

Ang imaskara ay mahalaga sa makukulay na pagdiriwang.

A piece of cloth or other material used to cover the face.

There are many types of masks made from different materials.

Mayroong maraming uri ng imaskara na gawa sa iba't ibang materyales.

From the Spanish word 'máscara' meaning mask or face covering.

mask of joy

Covering the real feelings with a happy front.

imaskara ng saya

mask of fear

Describes someone hiding their fears.

imaskara ng takot

face

The part of the body that naturally shows a person's identity.

mukha

pretence

Doing something that appears to be real but is not the true state.

pagkukunwari

lying or pretending

He's like a masker to people; you really can't tell if what he's saying is true.

Parang imaskara siya sa mga tao, hindi mo talaga alam kung totoo ang sinasabi niya.

looks different from reality

That impression of him is kind of a mask; he's cute but has a bad attitude.

Yun bang dating niya parang imaskara, ang cute pero ang sama ng ugali.

hiding one's true self

Sometimes you have to mask yourself to fit in with people.

Minsan kailangan mong imaskara ang sarili mo para makasabay sa mga tao.