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    Magabukan (en. To dig with a spade)

    ma-ga-bu-kan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of digging in the ground using a spade.
    He will dig the soil for planting.
    Magabukan siya ng lupa para sa pagtatanim.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'gabu' meaning 'dark parts of the forest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to dig the ground
    Digging the soil for various purposes.
    magabukan ng lupa

    Related Words

    hole
    A hole or dark part of the dug-up ground.
    hukay

    Slang Meanings

    Strong-willed
    He went to the fight even though he had many opponents. Wow, his guts are amazing!
    Pumunta siya sa laban kahit na ang dami niyang kalaban. Grabe, ang galing ng magabukan niya!
    Arrogant
    Because of his success, he started to show off to everyone.
    Dahil sa kanyang tagumpay, parang nagmagabukan na siya sa lahat ng tao.
    Brave
    Of course, he's not afraid to fight; he's really brave in those situations.
    Siyempre, hindi siya natatakot makipag-away; talagang magabukan siya sa mga ganyan.