Nakabubulok (en. Decomposing)
/na-ka-bu-bu-lok/
Meaning & Definition
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adjective
Means containing things that are damaged or decomposed.
The decomposing fruits should be thrown away.
Ang mga nakabubulok na prutas ay dapat itapon.
Indicates the process of items decaying in a natural manner.
The remains are decomposing in the soil.
Ang mga nalalabi ay nakabubulok sa lupa.
Etymology
The word 'nakabubulok' comes from the root word 'bulok' combined with the prefix 'na', indicating an action or state.
Common Phrases and Expressions
decomposing waste
Waste that is easily broken down or decomposed.
nakabubulok na basura
Related Words
rotten
Refers to the state of decay of an object or food.
bulok
to rot
The ability to decompose or decay in a natural process.
mabulok
Slang Meanings
Old or unappealing.
These clothes are so outdated, I don't want to wear them!
Ang mga damit na 'to, nakabubulok na, ayaw ko na yung suotin!
No longer acceptable or useless.
Your phone is so useless now, it doesn't serve any purpose.
Yung cellphone mo, nakabubulok na, wala na yang silbi.
No more use or value.
Those long tests are pointless; nobody learned anything from them!
Yung mga long tests na yan, nakabubulok na, wala naman natutunan sa mga yan!