Magbukudbukod (en. To separate)

/maɡ.bu.kud.bu.kod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of separating or organizing items.
You should separate the books by theme.
Magbukudbukod ka ng mga libro ayon sa tema.
Separating people or things based on their characteristics.
Let's separate the students according to their abilities.
Magbukudbukod tayo ng mga estudyante ayon sa kanilang kakayahan.
Classifying items to avoid mixing.
It is important to separate biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste.
Mahalaga ang magbukudbukod ng mga basurang nabubulok at hindi nabubulok.

Etymology

from the root word 'bukod' meaning separate or apart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to separate items
to organize or separate items.
magbukudbukod ng mga bagay

Related Words

separation
The process of separating things or people.
paghiwalay
category
A type or class used as a basis for making separations.
kategorya

Slang Meanings

to separate or be apart
Our conversation lasted long until we just decided to go our separate ways.
Nagtagal ang usapan namin hanggang sa magbukudbukod na lang kami.
to become distant or no longer together
Before, we were always together, but now, it's like we're just drifting apart.
Dati, palagi kaming magkasama, pero ngayon, parang magbukudbukod na kami.