Magbunsod (en. To cause)

ma-gbun-sod

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb that means to cause an event or condition.
His actions caused a significant change in the community.
Ang kanyang mga aksyon ay nagbunsod ng isang malaking pagbabago sa komunidad.
Creating motivation or inspiration in others.
The teacher aims to inspire interest in students about science.
Nais ng guro na magbunsod ng interes sa mga mag-aaral tungkol sa agham.
Encouraging or motivating a person to act.
The news prompted him to participate in the volunteer program.
Ang mga balita ay nagbunsod sa kanya na lumahok sa programa ng bolunterismo.

Etymology

The word 'bunsod' comes from the root word 'bunsod' meaning 'movement' or 'initiation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to incite action
to encourage or compel a person or group to act.
magbunsod ng aksyon
sparked an idea
emphasized or initiated a new thought.
nagbunsod ng ideya

Related Words

bunsod
A root word meaning reason or cause that prompts or incites an event.
bunsod
cause
A noun that refers to the reason for an event or occurrence.
sanhi

Slang Meanings

to happen
This might cause problems for us.
Baka magbunsod ito ng problema sa atin.
to trigger
This news will trigger his anger.
Ang balitang ito ay magsisilbing magbunsod sa kanyang galit.
to encourage
He was the one who encouraged me to go back to school.
Siya ang nagbunsod sa akin na bumalik sa pag-aaral.
to initiate
The group needs to initiate a new project.
Kailangang magbunsod ng bagong proyekto ang grupo.