Bulay (en. To bloom)
/buˈlaj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of plant that blossoms or has blossoming flowers.
The blooming of roses is truly amazing in the garden.
Ang bulay ng mga rosas ay talagang kahanga-hanga sa hardin.
verb
The action of budding or emerging flowers from leaf-like structures.
The blooms in our garden started to bud in the spring.
Ang mga bulay sa aming hardin ay nagsimula nang umusbong sa tagsibol.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bulay' meaning 'to happen' or 'to occur' in local languages.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Bloom of flowers
Budding of flowers.
Bulay ng mga bulaklak
Related Words
flower
The part of a plant that blossoms and is typically colorful.
bulaklak
Slang Meanings
Enough, don't argue anymore.
Enough! I don’t want any preamble.
Bulay na! Ayaw ko na ng pasakalye.
Just chill, let’s not complicate things.
Just chill, we have nothing more to discuss.
Magbulay ka na lang, wala na tayong pag-uusapan.