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    Pumupukaw (en. To awaken)

    pu-mu-pu-kaw

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of waking a person or thing from sleep.
    He awakens people in the morning to pray.
    Pumupukaw siya ng mga tao sa umaga upang magdasal.
    To urge or motivate someone to take action or change.
    His words awaken the emotions of many.
    Ang kanyang mga salita ay pumupukaw sa damdamin ng marami.
    To re-ignite interest or feelings in an idea or thing.
    His idea awakens interest in current issues.
    Ang kanyang ideya ay pumupukaw ng interes sa napapanahong isyu.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'pukaw' which means 'to awaken' or 'to provoke', with the prefix 'pum-' indicating action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to awaken feelings
    stimulating or stirring emotions
    pumupukaw ng damdamin
    to awaken interest
    increasing attention or curiosity
    pumupukaw ng interes

    Related Words

    pukaw
    'Root word meaning 'to awaken' or 'to provoke'.
    pukaw
    gising
    State of being awake or not asleep.
    gising

    Slang Meanings

    Bringing energy or life to someone
    That song really awakens my heart!
    Yung kanta na yun, talagang pumupukaw sa puso ko!
    Pushing to think or decide better
    We need this kind of conversation to stimulate your mind.
    Kailangan ng ganitong usapan para pumupukaw ang isipan mo.
    Connecting or linking ideas or feelings
    That's what the book did, it sparked ideas in my brain.
    Yun ang ginawa ng libro, pumupukaw yan ng mga ideya sa utak ko.