Magpabukas (en. To open)

mag-pa-bu-kas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of opening something.
Please open the window for fresh air.
Magpabukas ka ng bintana para sa sariwang hangin.
Requesting or making arrangements for something to open.
The door quickly opened when it heard the call.
Mabilis na nagmagpabukas ang pintuan nang marinig ang tawag.
An action focused on opening a system or process.
We need to open a new account at the bank.
Kailangan nating magpabukas ng bagong account sa bangko.

Etymology

From the word 'bukas' meaning 'open' and the prefix 'mag-' indicating action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to open the door
to make arrangements to open the door
magpabukas ng pinto
to open the window
to make arrangements to open the window
magpabukas ng bintana

Related Words

open
The state of being open or not closed.
bukas
to open
The active action of opening.
magbukas

Slang Meanings

to be resilient or to endure
Just show resilience if you want to learn from our problems.
Magpabukas ka na lang kung gusto mong matuto sa mga problema natin.
to open up or share
Sometimes, you really need to open up for your friends to understand you better.
Minsan, kailangan mo talagang magpabukas para mas maunawaan ka ng mga kaibigan mo.
to be genuine or honest
With him, there's no joking around; you need to be honest about your feelings.
Sa kanya, walang halong biro, kailangan mong magpabukas ng damdamin.