Burahin (en. Erase)
/buˈra.hin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to remove or delete something from a place or thing.
Erase the wrong answers on your exam.
Burahin mo ang mga maling sagot sa iyong pagsusulit.
The action of removing marks or writing.
Erase the marks on the board after class.
Burahin ang mga marka sa pisara pagkatapos ng klase.
Deleting information so that it cannot be seen or read.
You need to erase your personal information from the email.
Kailangan mong burahin ang iyong mga personal na impormasyon sa email.
Etymology
From the root word 'bura' meaning 'to remove' or 'to eliminate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
erase the memories
To remove memories or unpleasant experiences.
burahin ang alaala
erase the mistakes
To correct mistakes or errors that were left.
burahin ang pagkakamali
Related Words
remove
The process of removing or erasing.
bura
restoration
The process of returning to the previous state or form.
pagsasauli
Slang Meanings
Remove or take away something.
Erase the unnecessary files on the computer.
Burahin mo yung mga hindi kailangang files sa computer.
Forget a person or an event.
Why don't you erase the memories of your ex?
Bakit di mo burahin ang mga alaala ni ex mo?
No longer pay attention to.
Just erase all the negative vibes in your life.
Burahin mo na lang lahat ng mga negative vibes sa buhay mo.