Signification
Describing dark-colored hair.
Contexte culturel
Black hair is often associated with the 'Dalagang Bukid' (Country Maiden) archetype, representing purity and natural beauty. Despite the natural prevalence of black hair, dyeing hair brown or blonde is a popular way to express individuality in cities like Manila. Gugo (a natural vine bark) was traditionally used to keep 'maitim na buhok' shiny and thick. Shampoo commercials in the Philippines almost exclusively feature models with extremely long, straight, and 'maitim na buhok'.
The Linker Rule
Always use 'na' after 'maitim' because it ends in a consonant. This is a golden rule for Filipino adjectives.
Complimenting Hair
Filipinos love natural beauty. Complimenting someone's 'maitim na buhok' is a very safe and appreciated gesture.
Signification
Describing dark-colored hair.
The Linker Rule
Always use 'na' after 'maitim' because it ends in a consonant. This is a golden rule for Filipino adjectives.
Complimenting Hair
Filipinos love natural beauty. Complimenting someone's 'maitim na buhok' is a very safe and appreciated gesture.
Buhok vs Balahibo
Never use 'buhok' for your pet dog's fur. Use 'balahibo' instead!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing linker to complete the phrase.
Ang aking lola ay may maitim ___ buhok.
Since 'maitim' ends in a consonant (m), the linker 'na' is required.
Which sentence is the most natural way to describe someone's hair color?
Piliin ang tamang pangungusap:
'Buhok' is for head hair, and 'na' is the necessary linker.
Match the Filipino phrase with its English translation.
Ibagay ang mga sumusunod:
These are standard physical descriptions in Filipino.
Complete the dialogue at the salon.
Stylist: 'Anong kulay ang gusto mo?' Customer: 'Gusto ko ng ________.'
In a salon, you are most likely asking for a hair color.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAng aking lola ay may maitim ___ buhok.
Since 'maitim' ends in a consonant (m), the linker 'na' is required.
Piliin ang tamang pangungusap:
'Buhok' is for head hair, and 'na' is the necessary linker.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard physical descriptions in Filipino.
Stylist: 'Anong kulay ang gusto mo?' Customer: 'Gusto ko ng ________.'
In a salon, you are most likely asking for a hair color.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'itim' is the noun, and 'maitim' is the adjective. You can also use 'itiman' (to make something black).
Yes, it is very common and slightly more informal than 'maitim na buhok'.
You say 'May maitim na buhok ako' or 'Maitim ang buhok ko'.
Not at all. It is a neutral and common physical description.
You can say 'dark brown na buhok' or 'matingkad na kayumangging buhok'.
Repeat the first syllable of the adjective: 'maiitim na buhok'.
For a beard, you would say 'maitim na balbas'. 'Buhok' is only for the head.
The opposite is 'maputing buhok' (white hair) or 'blonde na buhok'.
Yes, like 'maitim na ulap' (dark clouds) or 'maitim na tela' (black cloth).
It is culturally associated with health, youth, and the natural Filipino look.
Expressions liées
itim na itim
specialized formjet black
maputing buhok
contrastwhite/gray hair
buhok-uwak
synonymraven hair
makapal na buhok
similarthick hair
tuwid na buhok
similarstraight hair
