Bukangisip (en. Light bulb)

/bukaŋˈisip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object that provides light, often used to illuminate a space.
This light bulb provides enough light in the room.
Ang bukangisip na ito ay nagbibigay ng sapat na liwanag sa kwarto.
A symbol of an idea or thought emerging.
In his thoughts, he had a light bulb moment about the new project.
Sa kanyang pag-iisip, nagkaroon siya ng bukangisip tungkol sa bagong proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

had a light bulb moment
had a new idea or thought
nagkaroon ng bukangisip

Related Words

open-minded
A person willing to accept new ideas or perspectives.
bukas-isip

Slang Meanings

too much thinking or overthinking
It feels so good to rest because I feel like I've been overthinking my problems.
Ang sarap magpahinga kasi parang bumukangisip na ako sa mga problema ko.
headache from overthinking
Because of my overthinking, my head hurts so much.
Dahil sa bukangisip ko, ang sakit na ng ulo ko.
cant sleep due to overthinking
I didn't sleep yesterday because I was overthinking about my exam.
Walang tulog kahapon, bukangisip kasi ako sa exam ko.