Mukhain (en. Face)

/muˈkain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the body that serves as the front part of a person or animal.
His face is full of joy.
Ang kaniyang mukha ay puno ng ligaya.
Imaginary representation of a person, often seen in art.
The artist created a ukiyo-e with the face of his friend.
Ang artista ay gumawa ng isang ukiyo-e na may mukhain ng kanyang kaibigan.

Etymology

Root word: muka

Common Phrases and Expressions

Face of life
Reflects the state of health or emotion.
Mukhain ng buhay

Related Words

face
The entirety of a person's or animal's face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
mukha
facial
Related to cosmetics or methods aimed at beautifying the face.
pang mukha

Slang Meanings

Face of life; shocked and clearly in disbelief.
Wow, he really had a 'face of life' moment when he found out he was still chosen in the contest!
Grabe, mukha na siya sa buhay nung nalaman niyang siya pa rin ang napili sa contest!
Face of a problem; a situation that is hard to solve.
Oh my, this project is a 'face of a problem', I don't even know where to start.
Diyos ko, mukha ng problema ang project na ito, hindi ko na alam kung paano sisimulan.
Looks young; used to joke about someone who hasn't aged or looks young.
Wow, you look so young! What's your skincare secret?
Naku, mukha kang bata, anong sikreto mo sa skincare?