Pagbukurin (en. To gather into a mound)

/pag-bu-ku-rin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes the gathering or assembling of things in a chosen place.
Gather the leaves in the backyard.
Pagbukurin mo ang mga dahon sa likod-bahay.
Forming something from multiple parts.
The students gathered their books for the project.
Ang mag-aaral ay nagpagbukurin ng kanilang mga libro para sa proyekto.
The process of combining different materials.
They should gather the materials before starting the project.
Dapat nilang pagbukurin ang mga kagamitan bago simulan ang proyekto.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'bukol' meaning 'mound' or 'to gather'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Gather the trash together
Assembling the trash for proper disposal.
Pagbukurin ang mga basura

Related Words

lump
A distinct mass or group of things.
bukol
collection
Gathering small items to make one larger item.
tipun-tipun

Slang Meanings

To be hypocritical or to pretend
Just fake your attitude in front of them.
Pagbukurin mo lang yung ugali mo sa harap nila.
To please others, even if you're not enjoying it
She just put on a show for her friends.
Nagpagbukurin lang siya para sa mga kaibigan niya.