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    Maskara (en. Mask)

    mɑsˈkɑːrɑ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of covering worn on the face, often made of plastic or paper.
    He wore a mask to the festival.
    Nagsuot siya ng maskara sa kanyang pagdalo sa pista.
    A symbol of art or performance, often used in shows.
    The mask is part of their traditional dance.
    Ang maskara ay bahagi ng kanilang tradisyunal na sayaw.
    An object used to hide one's true identity or feelings.
    He used the mask to hide his sadness.
    Ginamit niya ang maskara upang itago ang kanyang kalungkutan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'máscara'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    mask of society
    A symbol of pretense or deception of true identity.
    maskara ng lipunan
    to put on a mask
    To hide true feelings or intentions.
    maglagay ng maskara

    Related Words

    artistic
    Related to art or creation of art.
    makasining
    preparation
    The process of building and setting up for a performance or occasion.
    paghahanda

    Slang Meanings

    a gimmick or pretense
    He's at the party, but he just wore a mask to look happy even if he's not.
    Nasa party siya, pero nagsuot lang siya ng maskara para magmukhang masaya kahit hindi.
    flaw of personality
    Sometimes, behind people's masks, there are problems they can't show.
    Minsan, sa likod ng maskara ng mga tao ay mga problema na hindi nila kayang ipakita.
    false identity
    He wore a mask on social media and avoided his real self.
    Nagmaskara siya sa social media at iniwasan ang tunay na pagkatao niya.