mata

eyenoun

Alternative meanings

eyes; organ of sight; can also refer to an opening or eye-like point

Pronunciation

MAH-tah

Root and affixes

Root: mata = eye / eyes. Mata can also be a verb meaning to wake up, depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

mga mata = eyes; tawutawu sa mata = pupil; mat-an = having eyes / alert / shrewd

Related words and expressions

puklat = eye / open the eyes
tawutawu sa mata = pupil
tagimata = eye infection

Meaning and usage notes

Mata can mean eye or eyes; number is understood from context or with the plural marker mga. Do not confuse it with mata as a verb meaning to wake up.