Bumiklat (en. To open)

bu-mik-lat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the action of opening something or that it is not closed.
He opened the door to enter the room.
Bumiklat siya ng pinto upang makapasok sa silid.
Use force to open something.
He opened the box using a opener.
Bumiklat siya ng kahon gamit ang pambukas.
Open something that needs to be accessed.
He needed to open the book for his assignment.
Kailangan niyang bumiklat ng libro para sa kanyang takdang-aralin.

Etymology

Root word 'biklat' meaning 'to open' or 'opened'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

open a door of opportunity
provides an opportunity or chance to be recognized or succeed.
bumiklat ng pagkakataon

Related Words

open
The root form of bumiklat referring to the process of opening.
biklat

Slang Meanings

to be honest
I hope you can be honest about what you really feel.
Sana bumiklat ka na sa totoo mong nararamdaman.
to speak up
You didn't speak up, so I can't understand you.
Di ka naman bumiklat, kaya hindi kita naiintindihan.
to hang out
Let's hang out later at Jake's house.
Bumiklat tayo mamaya sa bahay ni Jake.