Bumigkas (en. To utter)

/buˈmiɡkas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of speaking or expressing something.
He uttered his opinion in the meeting.
Siya ay bumigkas ng kanyang opinyon sa pulong.
The spelling or pronouncing of words correctly.
Students should pronounce clearly while reporting.
Dapat bumigkas ng malinaw ang mga mag-aaral habang nag-uulat.
Expressing thoughts or feelings through speech.
Poets verbalize their verses in their creations.
Ang mga makata ay bumigkas ng mga tula sa kanilang likha.

Etymology

Bumigkas originates from the root word 'bigkas' which means 'to say' or 'voice'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to recite a poem
to read or speak a poem in public
bumigkas ng tula
to speak in front of an audience
to talk in front of people
bumigkas sa harap ng madla

Related Words

pronunciation
a word that means 'to say' or 'voice'.
bigkas
muttering
a quick utterance or whispering of words.
usal

Slang Meanings

to speak or to speak out loud
He recited a poem in front of the class.
Bumigkas siya ng tula sa harap ng klase.
to express an opinion or feeling
The students voiced their opinions about the issue.
Bumigkas ang mga estudyante ng kanilang mga opinyon tungkol sa isyu.
to announce or declare news
The teacher announced the new policy at school.
Bumigkas ang guro ng bagong patakaran sa paaralan.