Bukbukin (en. To excavate)

buk-bu-kin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the act of opening or excavating something.
Excavate the soil for planting.
Bukbukin mo ang lupa para sa pagtatanim.
To break or destroy the surface of something.
Excavate the rocks to extract the wealth inside.
Bukbukin ang batuhan upang makuha ang mga yaman sa loob.

Etymology

derived from the word 'bukbuk' which means to excavate or unearth.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excavate the land
the process of digging into the earth for various purposes.
bukbukin ang lupa

Related Words

dig
An action that refers to creating a hole or cavity in a surface.
hukay

Slang Meanings

To open up hidden things
Of course, just open up your things if you don't want to fight anymore.
Siyempre, bukbukin mo na 'yang gamit mo kung ayaw mo na kayong mag-away.
To pry or investigate
Why do you have the guts to dig into what happened to them?
Bakit parang ang lakas ng loob mong bukbukin ang nangyari sa kanila?
To explore or seek knowledge
I love to browse the internet for new things.
Mahilig akong bukbukin ang internet para sa mga bagong bagay.