Mamutla (en. To become pale)

ma-moot-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being pale from the normal skin color.
I saw her become pale after feeling dizzy.
Nakita ko siyang mamutla matapos makaramdam ng pagkahilo.
verb
The act of transitioning from colored skin to having low color in the skin.
She turned pale in fear upon seeing the snake.
Mamutla siya sa takot nang makita ang ahas.

Etymology

From the root meaning 'to become pale'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn pale from fear
to become pale due to fear or anxiety
mamutla sa takot

Related Words

weakness
The feeling or sign of diminished body strength that can cause paleness.
panganghihina

Slang Meanings

To become pale or lose color.
Because of extreme fear, Jake looked pale on stage.
Dahil sa sobrang takot, parang mamutla si Jake sa stage.
To look lifeless or exhausted.
You look pale from overthinking, just relax!
Parang mamutla ka sa kakaisip, relax ka lang!
To look stressed or unattractive.
I gave in and looked pale from all the requirements.
Bumigay na akong mamutla sa dami ng requirements.