Mukhangpera (en. Looking like money)

mu-khang-pe-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that has a beautiful appearance that seems to attract money.

Her outfit adorned with jewelry looks like money.

Mukhangpera ang kanyang suot na damit na puno ng mga alahas.

Indicates richness or beauty.

She looks wealthy because she's always in designer clothes.

Siya ay mukhangpera dahil lagi siyang naka-designer.

Like a symbol of wealth or value.

Their house really looks like money, filled with luxurious items.

Ang kanilang bahay ay talagang mukhangpera, puno ng magagarang bagay.

Root words: mukhang (appearance) + pera (money)

Everything looks like money.

Everything seems to have value in the eyes of others.

Mukhang pera ang lahat.

money

Currency or wealth used as funds for transactions.

pera

beautiful

Having an attractive appearance or quality.

maganda

a person who looks wealthy

He looks rich, but he doesn't actually have money in his pockets.

Para siyang mukhangpera, pero wala naman talagang laman ang bulsa niya.

rich in appearance only

My classmate really looks wealthy, but he’s just studying to get a scholarship.

Yung classmate ko, mukha talaga siyang mukhangpera, pero nag-aaral lang siya para magka-scholarship.

pretending to be rich

There are so many people looking rich at this party, but I'm sure there are more without a budget.

Ang daming mukhangpera dito sa party, pero siguradong mas marami ang walang budget.