Magkabuni (en. To develop a sore)

/maɡkaˈbuni/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of developing sores or boils on the skin.
The doctor discovered that he developed a sore on his arm.
Napag-alaman ng doktor na siya ay nagkabuni sa kanyang braso.
The term used for a condition where a person develops sores.
It's sad that he developed sores on his back.
Nakalulungkot na siya ay nagkabuni sa kanyang likod.

Etymology

derived from the word 'buni' which means 'sore' or 'boil'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

developed a sore on the skin
has a sore or boil on the skin
nagkabuni sa balat

Related Words

sore
A type of sore that causes infection or inflammation.
buni

Slang Meanings

To come together or unite
Come on, let's magkabuni for this project!
Tara, magkabuni tayo para sa project na ito!
To have the same views or opinions
We magkabuni on his plan for the business.
Magkabuni kami sa plano niya para sa negosyo.
To join or collaborate
We really need to magkabuni for this event.
Kailangan talaga nating magkabuni para sa event na ito.