Bumakla (en. To become effeminate)

/bumakˈla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Action or process of becoming effeminate.

He became effeminate in his youth and started to express his identity more openly.

Siya ay bumakla sa kanyang kabataan at maging mas bahagyang nagpapahayag ng kanyang pagkatao.

Performing actions typically deemed non-traditional for a male.

Sometimes people become effeminate as a means of self-expression.

Minsan, ang mga tao ay bumabakla bilang paraan ng pagpapahayag ng kanilang sarili.

Derived from the root word 'kawala' where 'bumakla' refers to stepping outside or opposing traditional gender norms.

He has become effeminate.

Saying that a person has adopted characteristics or behaviors typical of women.

Siya ay bumakla na.

gay

A term referring to men who are attracted to other men or exhibit feminine traits.

bakla

gender identity

The personal perception or understanding of an individual regarding their gender.

gender identity

to embrace being gay

He came out as gay without any hesitation.

Bumakla siya nang hindi na siya nagdalawang isip.

to be open about one's sexual orientation

Now, he's happy to be out and show his true self.

Ngayon, masaya na siyang bumakla at ipakita ang kanyang sarili.

to follow gay interests or styles

It seems like he’s adopted some gay fashion choices lately.

Parang bumakla siya sa mga fashion choices niya lately.