Bukad (en. Open)

boo-kahd

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of clothing that is usually open or has an opening at the front.
The opening of her dress has a beautiful design.
Ang bukad ng kanyang bestida ay may magandang disenyo.
A part of a device or object that has a gap or hole that can be opened.
The opening of the box is easy to open.
Ang bukad ng kahon ay madaling buksan.
verb
The action of opening something.
Open the door so we can enter.
Bukad mo ang pinto para makapasok tayo.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'buka' which means 'to open'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opening of the heart
the ability to receive love and other emotions
bukad ng puso

Related Words

open
The vein that opened or left a gap.
buka

Slang Meanings

Bird peck or hole
Why is there a bukad on the wall? Looks like there's a bird living there.
Bakit may bukad sa dingding? Mukhang may ibon na naninirahan diyan.
To get caught or stuck in a bad situation
That person is stupid, they just keep getting into bukad situations.
Tanga naman yun, hangang sa bukad na lang ang bentahe niya.