Mabuko (en. Broken)

/maˈbu.ko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates the state of something that is not whole or has been damaged.
The glass is broken after falling.
Ang salamin ay mabuko matapos mahulog.

Etymology

from the word 'buko' which means becoming a piece or falling off.

Common Phrases and Expressions

broken heart
brings pain or suffering
mabuko ang puso

Related Words

buko
As a verb, refers to the state of having a wound or damage.
buko

Slang Meanings

Heard in the family that there is a problem in the relationship.
Ana said, they have already been heard to have problems in the family.
Sabi ni Ana, may mabuko na silang problema sa pamilya.
Purchased or obtained something without effort or knowledge.
Wow, Mark got a laptop that was just given to him.
Hala, may mabuko na laptop si Mark na ibinigay lang sa kanya.
A dish that was quickly consumed with nothing left.
Nothing was left on the table, the lechon was eaten quickly!
Walang natira sa hapag, ang bilis mabuko ng lechon!