Pagbuklat (en. Opening)

/paɡˈbuk.lat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of opening something.
The opening of the book has begun.
Ang pagbuklat ng libro ay nagsimula na.
The opportunity or time that is open for a specific activity.
There is an opening in the shops from eight in the morning.
May pagbuklat sa mga tindahan mula alas-otso ng umaga.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'buklat' meaning 'to open.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

opening a book
the act of opening a book to read
pagbuklat ng aklat

Related Words

open
The root word referring to the activity of opening.
buklat
opening
The action of opening something.
pagbukas

Slang Meanings

open quickly or carelessly
When the exam came, just flipping through the book, without reading anything!
Pagsapit ng exam, pagbuklat lang ng libro, wala namang nabasa!
peeking or skimming through something
Just flipping through the answers on the cellphone, life is so easy now!
Pagbuklat lang ng mga sagot sa cellphone, ang dali na ng buhay!