Magukilkil (en. To engrave)

/maˈgukilkil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to carve or to lift something.
Local artisans carve wooden ornaments.
Ang mga lokal na artisan ay nagkukilkil ng mga kahoy na palamuti.
To shape by carving or molding.
They engrave names on the surface of tombstones.
Nagkukilkil sila ng mga pangalan sa ibabaw ng batong puntod.
To carve or create designs on a material.
Artists use different techniques in engraving.
Ang mga artist ay gumagamit ng iba't ibang teknik sa pagkukilkil.

Etymology

From the root word 'ukil', meaning to engrave or to dig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to engrave a name
to write or carve a name onto something
magukilkil ng pangalan

Related Words

carving
A process of creating designs on materials.
ukit
shaping
The process of creating a form or shape.
paghuhugis

Slang Meanings

To be lively or to adjust to the situation.
Of course, you need to magukilkil if you want to fit in with the group.
Siyempre, kailangan mong magukilkil kung gusto mong makasama sa barkada.
To be happier or more energetic.
When there's a party, hey, we need to magukilkil to dance our hearts out!
Pag may party, uy, kailangan magukilkil tayo para makahataw sa sayawan!