Magrimatse (en. Make a face)

ma-gri-matse

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of making a facial expression that conveys emotion or reaction.

She made a face upon seeing the strange food.

Siya ay nagrimatsi nang makita ang kakaibang pagkain.

To acknowledge or respond to a situation using the face.

He preferred to make a face at what he was saying.

Minabuti niyang magrimatsi sa kanyang sinasabi.

The word 'magrimatse' originates from the word 'grimas' meaning a facial expression, combined with 'matik' meaning to move or act.

make a face there

Speak or express an opinion in a situation.

magrimatse ka diyan

grimace

A type of facial expression indicating feelings.

grimas

to feel resentment

When he didn't get into the event, he felt resentful and stopped talking to us.

Nung di siya nakapasok sa event, magrimatsa siya at hindi na siya nakipag-usap sa amin.

to get angry

Why do you seem angry? Just chill!

Bakit parang nagrimatse ka? Chill ka lang!

to feel regret

I felt regret because I didn't finish my project.

Nagrimatse ako kasi hindi ko natapos yung project ko.