Ukauka (en. To play)

/u.ka.ʊ.ka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of expressing feelings or emotions.
He enjoyed playing with his friends.
Nasiyahan siya sa pag-ukauka sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Participation in an activity for enjoyment.
They prepared games for their play.
Naghanda sila ng mga laro para sa kanilang ukauka.
The use of tools in a game or sport.
The children played in the park using balls.
Ang mga bata ay nag-ukauka sa parke gamit ang mga bola.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's play!
Let's have fun.
Mag-ukauka tayo!
Happy playing!
I enjoy your play.
Maligayang ukauka!

Related Words

game
An activity that involves enjoyment or participation in a game.
laro
joy
The state of being happy in an activity.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

Attention-seeking or arrogance
He's always ukauka with the gang, always wanting to show off!
Siya lagi na lang ukauka sa barkada, gusto lagi magpasikat!
Strange behavior or actions
He was ukauka outside, and everyone turned to look.
Nag-ukauka siya sa labas kaya lahat ng tao napatingin.
Too much of a show-off
He really went ukauka in the video, always becoming the center of attention.
Nag-ukauka talaga siya sa video, madalas siyang maging center of attention.