Pambukas (en. Opener)

pam-boo-kas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to open something, such as a can or bottle.
I used a can opener for the soup.
Gumamit ako ng pambukas ng lata para sa sopas.
The first part of a program or event.
The opener of the concert is a famous band.
Ang pambukas ng konsiyerto ay isang sikat na banda.
A call used to emphasize the beginning of something.
The discussion started with an opening question.
Nagsimula ang talakayan sa pamamagitan ng isang pambukas na tanong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

opening question
A question designed to start a discussion.
pambukas na tanong

Related Words

open
The condition of being not closed or available.
bukas
beginning
The first part of a process or event.
simula

Slang Meanings

to start
What’s the opener for our presentation theme?
Anong pambukas ng tema sa ating presentasyon?
a way to introduce something
That’s just an opener to introduce the artists at the concert.
Pambukas lang 'yun para makilala yung artists sa concert.
introduction
I like the opener of the book; it’s really entertaining.
Gusto ko yung pambukas ng libro, talagang nakakatuwa.