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    Kumagalkal (en. To dig up)

    /ku.ma.gal.kal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action related to digging or excavating the soil.
    He is digging the soil to plant flowers.
    Kumagalkal siya ng lupa para sa pagtatanim ng mga bulaklak.
    A method of digging to retrieve items buried in the ground.
    They are digging for gold in the mountains.
    Kumagalkal sila ng ginto sa mga bundok.

    Etymology

    The word 'kumagalkal' originates from the root word 'galkal' which means to dig up soil.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Digging the soil
    The process of excavating the soil.
    Kumagalkal ng lupa

    Related Words

    galkal
    The root word of kumagalkal meaning to dig or excavate.
    galkal

    Slang Meanings

    To seek or probe for information, often in a negative way.
    He's digging into other people's lives to get gossip.
    Kumagalkal siya sa buhay ng iba para makakuha ng tsismis.
    To act like a detective or investigator.
    He's so good at digging around, he could be Sherlock Holmes!
    Ang galing niya kumagalkal, parang siya pang Sherlock Holmes!
    To uncover secrets or hidden things.
    Don't dig around, you might find something you can't handle.
    Huwag kang kumagalkal, baka may hindi ka kayang tanggapin.