Magbuo (en. To form)

/maɡˈbu.o/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create something whole or complete.
They want to form a new project for the school.
Nais nilang magbuo ng isang bagong proyekto para sa paaralan.
To combine parts or elements to create a whole.
We need to form a group for our presentation.
Kailangan nating magbuo ng grupo para sa ating presentasyon.
To make or create something from different parts.
You should form a model using pieces of cardboard.
Magbuo ka ng modelo gamit ang mga piraso ng karton.

Etymology

From the root word 'buo' meaning whole or unbroken.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to form a plan
to create a strategy or scheme for a goal
magbuo ng plano
to form a family
to establish or create a family
magbuo ng pamilya

Related Words

whole
Meaning complete or unbroken; solid.
buo
assembly
The process of forming or creating something from individual parts.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

to create or establish
Let's form a group for our projects.
Magbuo tayo ng grupo para sa mga proyekto natin.
to organize
We need to put together a plan before the event.
Kailangan natin magbuo ng plano bago ang kaganapan.
to assemble
Okay, let’s assemble the things for camping.
Sige, magbuo na tayo ng mga gamit para sa camping.