Mamukadkad (en. To bloom)

ma-mu-kad-kad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of something blooming or sprouting.
The flowers will bloom in the spring.
Mamukadkad ang mga bulaklak sa panahon ng tagsibol.
The emergence of new ideas or projects.
We are waiting for our ideas to bloom in the next presentation.
Naghihintay kaming mamukadkad ang aming mga ideya sa susunod na presentasyon.
The process of development or change that becomes beautiful or attractive.
The church will bloom thanks to the new decorations.
Mamukadkad ang simbahan dahil sa mga bagong dekorasyon.

Etymology

It comes from the root word 'kakad' which means 'to ignite' or 'to sprout'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ideas will bloom
The emergence of new thoughts or perspectives.
mamukadkad ang mga ideya
bloom in the summer
The flowers bloom during the summer season.
mamukadkad sa tag-init

Related Words

flower
A part of a plant that blooms.
bulaklak
spring season
The season when many flowers bloom.
panahon ng tagsibol

Slang Meanings

to get angry or annoyed
My teacher got really mamukadkad when I didn't answer her.
Sobrang mamukadkad 'yung teacher ko nang hindi ko siya sinagot.
to complain
Don't mamukadkad about small things.
Huwag ka nang mamukadkad sa mga maliliit na bagay.
to complain excessively
You're starting to mamukadkad too much with all the complaints.
Parang mamukadkad ka na sa kakareklamo.