Bukalkal (en. To boil over)

/bu-kal-kal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The pouring of a liquid over another liquid causing it to rise.

The broth in the stew began to boil over, so I needed to turn off the heat.

Nagsimula nang bumukalkal ang sabaw sa kaldereta kaya't kailangan ko nang i-off ang apoy.

The overflow of liquid from a container due to excessive heat.

The milk boiled over in the pan, causing it to spill on the stove.

Nagbukalkal ang gatas sa kawali kaya't nagkalat ito sa lutuan.

Loving like the bubbling water

Showing rapid and deeply emotional understanding.

Nagmamahalan tulad ng bukalkal ng tubig

bubble

The liquid that forms on the surface of liquid when it heats or becomes hot.

bula

explosion

A sudden release of energy causing smoke and noise.

pagsabog

Someone who doesn't know how to understand or listen to others, just gives their opinion.

He's really bukalkal. Even when others say he's wrong, he still acts so proud.

Siya talaga, bukalkal ang dating. Kahit na may ibang nagsasabi na mali, ang yabang pa rin.

A person who is annoying or talks too much.

Just avoid him, he's so bukalkal, never stops talking.

Iwasan mo na lang siya, puro bukalkal kasi 'yan, wala nang tigil ang chika.