Ibukana (en. To open)

/i.bu.ka.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of opening something or unlocking something.
Open the door so that everyone can enter.
Ibukana mo ang pinto para makapasok ang lahat.
Action of making something open.
Open the book to page 10.
Ibukana mo ang libro sa pahina 10.

Etymology

from the root word 'buka' which means open.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Open your mind
Be open to new ideas.
Ibukana ang isipan

Related Words

open
The word 'buka' is a root word that refers to the action of opening.
buka

Slang Meanings

to throw away or discard
You should just ibukana that, it's useless anyway.
Dapat ibukana mo na lang ‘yan, wala namang silbi.
to forget
I'm getting annoyed, just ibukana the negative things in your life.
Naiinis na ako, ibukana mo na yung mga negatibong bagay sa buhay mo.
to let go
Just give it up and ibukana the things you don't need anymore.
Ibigay mo na at ibukana na lang yung mga bagay na hindi mo na kailangan.