Magsalamin (en. To look in a mirror)

mak-sa-la-min

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of looking or gazing into a mirror.
She looked in the mirror to check her hair.
Nagmagsalamin siya upang tingnan ang kanyang buhok.
Viewing oneself using a mirror.
When he looks in the mirror, he sees a new look.
Kapag nagmagsalamin siya, nakakakita siya ng bagong itsura.

Etymology

from 'salamin' meaning mirror or glass in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Look in the mirror first.
Check yourself in the mirror before going out.
Magsalamin ka muna.

Related Words

mirror
An object that reflects or shows an image.
salamin

Slang Meanings

To take selfies using a mirror.
You know, check yourself out in the mirror so we can take a selfie!
Alam mo na, mag-magsalamin ka para mag selfie tayo!
To look at oneself in the mirror while thinking.
When you check yourself out in the mirror, it's like you already know the answer to your problem.
Kapag nag-magsalamin ka, parang nalalaman mo na ang sagot sa problema mo.