Magbutas (en. To bore)
maɡˈbutas
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a hole or a gap.
Drill a small hole in the wall for the wire.
Magbutas ka ng isang maliit na butas sa pader para sa kawad.
To drill or carve to create a hole.
We need to drill before placing the posts.
Kailangan natin magbutas bago ilagay ang mga poste.
An active process of creating a hole.
The workers bored the ground for the foundation.
Ang mga manggagawa ay nagbutas ng lupa para sa pundasyon.
Etymology
from the word 'butas' meaning 'hole or perforation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Make a hole
Create a hole or gap in something.
Magbutas ng butas
Related Words
hole
An opening or perforation in something.
butas
bore tool
A tool or device used for making holes.
butasan
Slang Meanings
to succeed in a task
Come on, just get it done with your project, you can do it!
Naku, magbutas ka na sa project mo, kaya mo yan!
to find a way
We need to find a way to get the result we want.
Kailangan natin magbutas para makuha ang gusto nating resulta.