Magbukas (en. To open)

/maɡˈbukas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of opening something.

Open the window for fresh air.

Magbukas ka ng bintana para sa sariwang hangin.

Allowing the entry of light or air.

You need to turn on the light in the dark room.

Kailangan mong magbukas ng ilaw sa madilim na silid.

To start an event or activity.

Let's open a discussion about the project later.

Magbukas tayo ng talakayan tungkol sa proyekto mamaya.

From the root word 'bukas' meaning 'open'.

to open one's heart

To be open to receiving people or emotions.

magbukas ng puso

open

The term that refers to the state of being not closed.

bukas

closing

The opposite of 'to open'; refers to shutting something.

pagsasara

To start or initiate something.

Let's open up the conversation, it's been a while since we talked.

Magbukas na tayo ng usapan, parang angtagal na nating hindi nagkausap.

To open one's heart or express emotions.

You need to open up to him, he won't understand if you're closed off.

Kailangan mong magbukas sa kanya, hindi siya makakaintindi kung sarado ka.

To start a business or shop.

I'm planning to open a new online shop next year.

Balak kong magbukas ng bagong online shop next year.

To open a door or welcome guests.

Are we going to broadcast that? I’ll open the door for people.

Ibe-broadcast na ba natin yan? Magbukas na ako ng pintuan para sa mga tao.