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!