Mawangis (en. Similar)

ma-wang-is

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Means having a similar form or character.

Her face is similar to her mother's.

Ang kanyang mukha ay mawangis sa kanyang ina.

Refers to objects or people that resemble each other.

There are many similar products in the market.

Maraming mawangis na mga produkto sa pamilihan.

Indicates similarity in type or form.

Their style is similar to that of famous artists.

Ang kanilang istilo ay mawangis sa mga sikat na artista.

The word 'mawangis' is derived from the root word 'wangis', which means 'form' or 'shape'.

similar to one another

to resemble or be alike

mawangis sa isa't isa

similar appearance

having a resembling form

mawangis ang itsura

form

Root word meaning shape or form.

wangis

similar

Another word that describes similarity.

katulad

looks like

You both look like Liza! You’re both beautiful!

Pareho kayong mawangis ni Liza! Ang ganda niyo!

twin-like

You and your sibling are so twinny, it’s like you’re one person!

Sobrang twinny niyo ng kapatid mo, parang isang tao lang!

doppelgänger

That good-looking photographer is like ghosting; hasn’t checked in since!

Ang mawangis na photographer na ‘yon ay parang ghosting na ‘di na nagparamdam!