Mukhaan (en. Face)

moo-khaan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part of the body that serves as the face of a person or animal.
Her face is very beautiful.
Ang kanyang mukhaan ay napaka-akit.
The second meaning can refer to the part of an object facing a direction.
The face of the house was painted white.
Ang mukhaan ng bahay ay pininturahan ng puti.
Sometimes used to describe a person's expression or emotion.
His face shows happiness.
Ang kanyang mukhaan ay nagpapakita ng saya.

Etymology

Derived from the Tagalog word 'mukha' with connections to older languages in the Philippines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the face of God
A phrase about having a conversation or dialogue with God.
sa mukha ng Diyos

Related Words

facial
A form or variation of the face that describes physical characteristics.
mukhaing

Slang Meanings

A face that doesn't smell good, like someone who's really having a bad day.
His face earlier looked like he didn't want to talk.
Ang mukhaan niya kanina, parang ayaw niyang makipag-usap.
A face that gives off bad vibes, negative energy.
My friends said, 'Your face this week looks off, what's wrong?'
Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko, 'ang mukhaan mo this week, anong problema?'
A face that looks tired, shows signs of lack of sleep.
Wow, your face looks like you didn't sleep last night!
Grabe, ang mukhaan mo, mukhang wala kang tulog kagabi!