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    Pagukay (en. Excavation)

    /pa.gu.kay/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The action of digging into the ground.
    The excavation in this area is necessary to extract minerals.
    Ang pagukay sa lugar na ito ay kinakailangan upang makuha ang mga mineral.
    The process of retrieving items from the ground where they have accumulated.
    The excavation by archaeologists shed light on the past.
    Ang pagukay ng mga arkeologo ay nagbigay-linaw sa nakaraan.
    A method in mining resources under the ground.
    The excavation of gold is one of the primary industries in the area.
    Ang pagukay ng ginto ay isa sa mga pangunahing industriya sa lugar.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'ukay' meaning to dig.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    excavation of humans
    The process of digging humans, often related to archaeological studies.
    pagukay ng tao

    Related Words

    dig
    The result of excavation; a hole or pit made in the ground.
    hukay

    Slang Meanings

    Due to excessive digging, we often run out of time.
    I might just dig into other people to see who really made the first mark.
    Baka magpagukay na lang ako sa ibang tao para makita mo kung sino talaga ang unang nag-ukit.
    Digging for information on social media.
    I found out so much; I dug up a lot about your gossip!
    Dami kong na-discover, ang dami kong nagpagukay sa chika mo!