Bumakay (en. To cultivate)

/bʊmɑˈkɑj/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

An action of harvesting or sorting crops.

They cultivated their field behind the house.

Bumakay sila sa kanilang bukirin sa likod ng bahay.

Arranging or creating an opportunity for something.

They need to make time to study.

Kailangan nilang bumakay ng oras para makapag-aral.

Nurturing the growth of something or a situation.

He cultivated an opportunity for his career.

Bumakay siya ng pagkakataon para sa kanyang karera.

The word 'bumakay' is derived from the root word 'bakay' which means 'to cultivate' or 'to make way'.

to cultivate an opportunity

To create or leverage an opportunity for personal gain.

bumakay ng pagkakataon

bakay

This word refers to the process of farming or caring for crops.

bakay

To borrow money from friends or relatives.

I borrowed from my brother for my fare later.

Bumakay ako kay kuya para sa pamasahe ko mamaya.

To fight or to engage in a brawl.

I saw them fighting in the corner, they got heated.

Nakita ko silang bumakay sa kanto, nagkainitan na kasi.