Ukaban (en. To uncover)

oo-kah-ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place that has been dug up or excavated.
The excavation site is filled with hidden treasures from the past.
Ang ukaban ay puno ng mga nakatagong kayamanan mula sa nakaraan.
The process of digging or excavating.
The excavation requires thorough digging to uncover artifacts.
Ang ukaban ay nangangailangan ng masusing paghuhukay upang matuklasan ang mga artifact.
verb
The act of digging or extracting something from the ground.
We need to excavate the site before starting the project.
Kailangan naming ukaban ang lugar bago simulan ang proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

treasure excavation
A site filled with treasures or valuable hidden items.
ukaban ng kayamanan

Related Words

dig
An action of digging or excavating.
hukay

Slang Meanings

issue or problem
That person you're talking to, is there an issue? It seems like something bad is happening.
Yun bang kausap mo, ukaban ba? Parang may hindi magandang nangyayari.
mess or quarrel
Just leave him alone, you might end up in a mess with him.
Huwag mo na lang siya pakialaman, baka mag-ukaban pa kayo.
drama
Wait, what kind of drama is this again? It’s so over-the-top!
Teka lang, anong ukaban na naman 'to? Sobrang OA na!