Nguso (en. Snout)

/ŋu.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Part of the body often serving as part of the face of a person or animal where the mouth is located.

The dog's snout is longer than the cat's snout.

Ang nguso ng aso ay mas mahaba kaysa sa nguso ng pusa.

Name of a part of an object that has the shape of a snout, like in some types of vehicles or tools.

The boat's snout has a bold design that can withstand large waves.

Ang nguso ng bangka ay may bold na disenyo na kayang pumigil sa malalaking alon.

Refers to the general shape of the upper part of the mouth in animals.

Elephants have large snouts that are used for grasping objects.

Ang mga elepante ay may malalaking nguso na ginagamit sa pagkapit ng mga bagay.

Tagalog word

piglet snout

Referring to the small snout or nose of a pig which is often seen as cute or charming.

nguso ng biik

nose

Part of the body used for breathing and smelling.

ilong

mouth

Opening or part of the body used for eating and speaking.

bibig

nguso, often used as a joke for someone who is boastful

His chin is so high, he can’t be bumped.

Ang taas ng nguso niya, hindi na mabangga.

an expression of disappointment or jealousy, as if saying 'because she's so pretty'

When I saw her with someone else, I pouted in annoyance.

Nang makita ko siyang kasama ang iba, nag-nguso ako sa inis.

a way of sulking or rebelling in a situation through facial expression

When she didn’t want to talk, she pouted in front of me.

Kapag ayaw niyang makipag-usap, nag-nguso siya sa harap ko.