Hair in Tagalog

“Hair” in Tagalog is “buhok” – the natural strands growing from the scalp or body. Understanding this fundamental word opens doors to discussing beauty, grooming, and personal care in Filipino culture. Let’s explore the deeper meanings and usage of this essential term.

[Words] = Hair

[Definition]

• Hair /hɛr/
• Noun 1: Fine, thread-like strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals, especially from the scalp.
• Noun 2: A single strand of such growth.
• Noun 3: A very small quantity or margin (as in “won by a hair”).

[Synonyms] = Buhok, Balahibo (body hair/fur), Hibla (strand), Balahibong-pusa (fine hair)

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: She brushed her long, dark hair before going to bed.
• Ex1_PH: Sinuklay niya ang kanyang mahaba at maitim na buhok bago matulog.
• Ex2_EN: The barber carefully trimmed the hair around his ears.
• Ex2_PH: Ang barbero ay maingat na gumupit ng buhok sa paligid ng kanyang mga tainga.
• Ex3_EN: Her hair turned gray as she grew older.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang buhok ay naging uban habang tumatanda siya.
• Ex4_EN: I found a strand of hair in my soup.
• Ex4_PH: Nakakita ako ng hibla ng buhok sa aking sopas.
• Ex5_EN: The dog’s hair was shedding all over the furniture.
• Ex5_PH: Ang balahibo ng aso ay nalalaglag sa buong muwebles.