Magbura (en. To erase)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of removing written information from a paper or other material.
Erase the incorrect answer on your exam.
Magbura ka ng maling sagot sa iyong pagsusulit.
The action of sharpening lines or marks using an eraser.
He will erase the lines in his drawing using an eraser.
Magbura siya ng mga guhit sa kanyang drawing gamit ang pambura.
The removal of any information or record.
You need to erase old records from the database.
Kailangan mong magbura ng lumang tala sa database.

Common Phrases and Expressions

erase a memory
Refers to removing or forgetting a certain experience or memory.
magbura ng alaala

Related Words

eraser
An object used to erase ink or pencil.
pambura
to clean
Refers to the action of removing dirt or mess.
maglinis

Slang Meanings

To withdraw or return something.
I'm feeling lazy, so I'll just back out of the assignment I did.
Tinatamad ako, kaya magbura na lang ako sa ginawa kong assignment.
To stop doing something or a transaction.
He backed out of their conversation because he didn’t want the drama anymore.
Nagbura siya sa usapan nila dahil ayaw niya na sa drama.
To give up or withdraw from a fight or challenge.
He backed out of the game when he saw it was too hard.
Naka-bura siya sa laro nang makita niyang masyadong mahirap.