Bumarkada (en. To hang out with friends)

boo-mar-kah-dah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of being part of a group of friends.
He loves to hang out with his classmates after class.
Mahilig siyang bumarkada sa kanyang mga kaklase pagkatapos ng klase.
Joining or participating in group activities with friends.
He really enjoys hanging out on Saturdays.
Talagang gusto niyang bumarkada tuwing Sabado.
Having a good time together with friends.
We hung out at a coffee shop last night.
Bumarkada kami sa isang coffee shop kagabi.

Etymology

The word 'barkada' comes from the Spanish word 'barcada', meaning 'group or friends'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's hang out!
Let's spend time with each other or be friends.
Bumarkada tayo!
Together as friends
Hanging out and enjoying together.
Sama-samang bumarkada

Related Words

group of friends
A group of friends who often hang out together.
barkada

Slang Meanings

to befriend or socialize
I've made friends with people here in my new town.
Bumarkada na ako sa mga tao dito sa bagong bayan ko.
to join a group
Of course, I want to hang out with you guys because you're fun!
Siyempre, gusto kong bumarkada sa inyo dahil masaya kayo!
to participate in group activities
I want to hang out with you and join your outings.
Gusto kong bumarkada sa inyo at sumama sa mga lakad niyo.