Magbukod (en. To separate)

maɡˈbukod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb action of separating something or someone.
To separate means to remove or distinguish something from others.
Ang magbukod ay nangangahulugang ilayo o ihiwalay ang isang bagay mula sa iba.
The process of separating or isolating a person or thing.
We need to set aside time for ourselves.
Kailangan nating magbukod ng oras para sa ating mga sarili.
To take steps to maintain distance from a group.
He decided to separate himself from his friends after the misunderstanding.
Nagdesisyon siyang magbukod mula sa kanilang mga kaibigan matapos ang hindi pagkakaintindihan.

Etymology

The word 'bukod' originates from the root word 'buko' meaning separate or distinct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to separate oneself from friends
Typically occurs due to conflicts or personal reasons.
magbukod sa mga kaibigan
to set aside time
To dedicate time for oneself or a particular task.
magbukod ng oras

Related Words

separate
Expresses the separate or distinct condition of something.
bukod
fall
Another word for separation, often used in the context of falling or severing.
buwal

Slang Meanings

to break up
Due to disagreements, they decided to just break up.
Dahil sa mga hidwaan, nagdesisyon silang magbukod na lang.
to leave the relationship
They haven't been happy for a long time, so they separated.
Matagal na silang hindi masaya, kaya't nagbukod na sila.
to separate
They really couldn't agree anymore, so they separated.
Hindi na talaga sila nagkakasundo, kaya nagbukod na sila.