Magbuburda (en. To embroider)

/maɡbuˈburda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or activity of placing designs on fabric using thread.
She will embroider a new motif on her dress.
Siya ay magbuburda ng bagong motif sa kanyang damit.
The process of creating art through threads.
She loves to embroider, so she has a lot of tools for it.
Mahilig siya sa magbuburda kaya't mayroon siyang maraming kagamitan para dito.
The method of sewing details onto fabric to make it more beautiful and colorful.
In their locality, the embroiderers who use colorful threads are famous.
Sa kanilang pook, sikat ang mga magbuburda na gumagamit ng makukulay na sinulid.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'burda' derived from the Spanish 'bordar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Embroidering fabric
To perform embroidery on a piece of fabric.
Magbuburda ng tela
Buy embroidery
To get or buy ornaments or designs for embroidery.
Bumili ng burda

Related Words

embroidery
A method of creating designs on fabric using threads.
burda
revival
The process of emphasizing arts or skills in sewing.
pagsasariwa

Slang Meanings

hiding or borrowing something
Oh no, Marco is going to borrow things from others again.
Naku, si Marco, magbuburda na naman 'yan para sa mga gamit ng ibang tao.
to get someone’s attention or make a noise
He just wants to get Jess's attention by being noisy.
Siya talaga, magbuburda lang para makuha ang atensyon ni Jess.