Magkabaklas (en. To disassemble)

mag-ka-ba-klas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of separating or dismantling things that are together.
The machine parts need to be disassembled for repairs.
Dapat magkabaklas ang mga bahagi ng makina upang maayos ito.
The act of removing things from one another.
If the furniture gets disassembled, it will be easier to move.
Kung magkabaklas ang mga kasangkapan, mas madali itong ilipat.
The process of breaking down or dismantling a system or structure.
The project faces the need to dismantle the old system.
Ang proyekto ay nahaharap sa pangangailangang magkabaklas ng dating sistema.

Etymology

From 'mag-' prefix indicating a verbal action along with 'kabaklas' meaning to separate or break apart.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to disassemble items
to separate parts of an item
magkabaklas ng bagay
to disassemble a machine
the process of removing parts of a machine
magkabaklas ng makina

Related Words

part
a noun referring to one of the components involved in the process of separation.
kabaklas

Slang Meanings

to have differing opinions or views
My friend and I are totally magkabaklas when it comes to politics.
Sobrang magkabaklas kami ng kaibigan ko pagdating sa politika.
to argue or fight
People at the corner are magkabaklas again over a misunderstanding.
Nagsimula na namang magkabaklas ang mga tao sa kanto tungkol sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.