Mouth in Tagalog

“Mouth” in Tagalog is “Bibig” – the essential body part we use for eating, speaking, and breathing. Understanding this word and its various contexts will help you communicate more naturally in Filipino conversations. Let’s explore the deeper meanings and usage below.

[Words] = Mouth

[Definition]:

• Mouth /maʊθ/
• Noun 1: The opening in the face through which food is taken in and sounds are emitted.
• Noun 2: The opening or entrance to a cave, river, or other natural formation.
• Verb: To say something in an insincere or pompous way.

[Synonyms] = Bibig, Bunganga, Nguso, Labi, Mukha ng ilog (for river mouth)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She opened her mouth to speak but no words came out.
• Ex1_PH: Binuksan niya ang kanyang bibig upang magsalita ngunit walang salitang lumabas.
• Ex2_EN: The dentist asked me to open my mouth wide during the examination.
• Ex2_PH: Hiniling ng dentista na buksan ko nang malawak ang aking bibig sa panahon ng pagsusuri.
• Ex3_EN: Don’t talk with your mouth full of food, it’s impolite.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag magsalita habang puno ang iyong bibig ng pagkain, ito ay bastos.
• Ex4_EN: The river mouth opens into the vast ocean.
• Ex4_PH: Ang bunganga ng ilog ay bumubukas sa malawak na karagatan.
• Ex5_EN: He kept his mouth shut about the secret.
• Ex5_PH: Isinara niya ang kanyang bibig tungkol sa lihim.