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    Ukaukain (en. Digging)

    u-ka-ukain

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of digging in the ground or other materials.
    The digging is usually done in mines.
    Ang ukaukain ay karaniwang ginagawa sa mga minahan.
    An operation conducted to extract items from beneath the earth.
    They use machinery for the digging of minerals.
    Gumagamit sila ng makinarya para sa ukaukain ng mga mineral.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root 'ukay' and modified from its original form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    digging the ground
    Digging in the ground for various purposes.
    ukaukain ang lupa

    Related Words

    dig
    A simpler form of digging often used in everyday language.
    hukay

    Slang Meanings

    To eat a lot of food or drink continuously.
    He really ukaukain yesterday at the gathering, emptied the tray!
    Parang ukaukain siya kahapon sa handaan, ubos ang laman ng bilao!
    To indulge in a buffet or excessive eating.
    Naturally, I want to ukaukain at the mall buffet, I'll eat whatever I want!
    Natural na ukaukain ang gusto ko sa buffet sa mall, kahit anong gusto, kakainin ko!
    To chat while eating, making it a fun activity.
    Wow, we were ukaukain while talking, it was way more fun than eating alone!
    Grabe, nag-ukaukain kami habang nagkukwentuhan, mas masaya pa kaysa kumain ng mag-isa!