Bumukas (en. Opened)

/buˈmu.kas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form indicating that the action of opening has occurred.
The door opened when it saw his shadow.
Bumukas ang pinto nang makita ang kanyang anino.
The act of removing an obstacle to allow entry or exit.
The window opened due to the strong wind.
Bumukas ang bintana dahil sa lakas ng hangin.
A process that causes something to become open from being closed.
His mind opened to new ideas.
Bumukas ang kanyang isipan sa mga bagong ideya.

Etymology

From the root word 'bukas' meaning 'open' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opened the mind
to be receptive to new ideas or perspectives
bumukas ang isip

Related Words

open
An adjective meaning unobstructed or with access.
bukas
opening
The act of opening.
pagbubukas

Slang Meanings

opened
The door opened, let's go in!
Bumukas na ang pinto, pumasok na tayo!
continued on
The sky opened up, the sun is beautiful!
Bumukas na ang kalangitan, ang ganda ng araw!
unlocked
My phone opened, I forgot the password.
Bumukas na ang phone ko, nakalimutan ko yung password.
activated
The lights opened up, I thought the battery was dead.
Bumukas na ang mga ilaw, akala ko patay na ang baterya.