EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to redden; to flush; to blush...
to haggle; to bargain...
to compete; to join a contest...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/ma-mu-KA/
FIL: Ang pagbabago ng kulay na nagiging pula o mamula-mula, lalo na ang mukha dahil sa hiya, galit, o init.
EN: to redden; to flush; to blush
This is what happens to your cheeks when your crush says hi, or when your mom calls out your full name in the mall. It’s the body’s natural blush-on, powered by pure emotion.
ma- (verb prefix) + puka (reddening)
ROOT MEANING: Puka shell
Often used interchangeably with 'mamula'. Usually refers to the face.
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🇵🇭 Hindi niya napigilang mamuka ang mukha nang purihin siya sa harap ng lahat.
🇺🇸 She couldn't stop her face from reddening when she was praised in front of everyone.
🇵🇭 Nagsimulang mamuka ang kanyang mga mata dahil sa kakaiyak.
🇺🇸 Her eyes started to become red from crying so much.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.