Bukana (en. Opening)

bu-ka-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The part or act of opening something.
The opening of the river is full of stones.
Ang bukana ng ilog ay puno ng mga bato.
An entrance or gap formed from an opening.
I saw the opening of the cave in the forest.
Nakita ko ang bukana ng yungib sa kagubatan.
Beginnings or opportunities that pave the way for something new.
The opening of his business provided many opportunities.
Ang bukana ng kanyang negosyo ay nagbigay ng maraming pagkakataon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'buka' meaning 'to open' or 'open'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opening of life
new beginnings or opportunities in life.
bukana ng buhay
opening of the heart
of a person who is willing to accept love.
bukana ng puso

Related Words

open
the state of being open or not closed.
bukas
to open
the act of opening or creating an opening.
buka

Slang Meanings

starting or let's start
The game is starting, so let's go!
Bukana na ang laro, kaya tara na!
no more doubts, let's get started!
There's no more doubt, let's get started!
Wala nang dududa, bukana na!
that was the start of a bad day, such a bummer!
Oh, that was the start of that day, such a bad trip!
Ay, yun ang bukana nung araw na yun, sobrang bad trip!