Mukta (en. Pearl)

/ˈmu.k.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A precious stone commonly used in jewelry.
The pearl is a symbol of wealth and beauty.
Ang mukta ay isang simbolo ng kayamanan at kagandahan.
A pearl formed inside a shell.
Maria found a pearl in the recovered shell.
Natagpuan ni Maria ang isang mukta sa recovered shell.
A symbol of starting a new life in some cultures.
In some ceremonies, the pearl is used as a symbol of new beginnings.
Sa ilang mga seremonyas, ang mukta ay ginagamit bilang simbolo ng bagong simula.

Etymology

Sanskrit: मुक्ता (muktā)

Common Phrases and Expressions

looking like a pearl
Shiny and attractive; like expensive jewelry.
mukhang mukta

Related Words

pearl
A noun referring to other forms of mukta.
perlas
shell
The container or home of pearls usually found in the sea.
kabibe

Slang Meanings

free or no charge
He said this event is mukta, so I went.
Sabi niya, mukta lang ang event na 'to, kaya pumunta ako.
no more debt or obligation
Now, I'm mukta from my debts, so I’m happy.
Ngayon, mukta na ako sa utang ko, kaya masaya ako.
removed or taken out of a situation
He is mukta from the problem, so he can finally rest.
Mukta na siya sa problema, kaya makakapagpahinga na siya.