Bugahan (en. To emit)

/buˈga.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To emerge or come out, often used for liquids or smoke.
The factory emitted a lot of smoke.
Nagbugahan ng maraming usok ang pabrika.
To release a smell or vapor from something.
The flower emitted a fragrant aroma.
Nagbugahan ng mabangong samyo ang bulaklak.
Quietly emerged like from behind.
The water in the stream released a cool breeze.
Ang tubig sa batis ay nagbugahan ng malamig na hangin.

Etymology

Came from the Visayan region of the Philippines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emitted light
seems like light emerged from a source
nagbugahan ng ilaw
emitted fear
displayed intense fear
nagbugahan ng takot

Related Words

emission
The act of emitting or releasing.
bugha

Slang Meanings

who would expect them?
Wow, they're at it again, you would think they actually match.
Grabe, bugahan na naman, akala mo kasi bagay na bagay sila.
to show off in front of other people.
Why do they seem to show off whenever X is around?
Bakit parang lagi silang bugahan kapag nandiyan si X?
confessing one's feelings.
Marco said it's time to confess his feelings to Clara.
Sabi ni Marco, time na para bugahan si Clara.